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Can cocoa powder to change the color of bowel movements? i've had protein drinks containing 25% iron and vitamins now bm are very dark brown.
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?question: Not sure of the question here? It appears you have been drinking protein drinks high in iron, which can indeed cause your stools to turn darker in color. Knowing that, there is no need to now take another product to try and alter the color again. You just need to realize with iron supplements, your stool will be darker in color.
Answered 2/15/2015
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Stool color: Stool color can change depending on our diet. However, in your case, I would suggest that it's the iron in your supplements that may be changing the color and not the cocoa powder. Best of health to you!
Answered 2/4/2015
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