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Can "liquid" iron cause black specs in stool? even thou its meant to be easier to absorb.
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Yes: Any oral iron supplement will lead to darker stools.
Answered 2/6/2013
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Black specks: If you are eating fruit black specks can also come from bananas, kiwi or other seedy fruit.
Answered 2/6/2013
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