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I eat a salad every night with no issues, this morning there was bits of lettuce in my stool is that cause for concern?

Q: i eat a salad every night with no issues, this morning there was bits of lettuce in my stool is that cause for concern?

No: Lettuce has a few vitamins &amp; many benefits for healthy diets. However it is primarily fiber (indigestible) and water. Chop it a bit finer and you will not often find it within your poop mix, but it will be there.

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No: Lettuce has a few vitamins & many benefits for healthy diets. However it is primarily fiber (indigestible) and water. Chop it a bit finer and you will not often find it within your poop mix, but it will be there.

Answered 5/24/2018

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I eat a salad every night with no issues, this morning there was bits of lettuce in my stool is that cause for concern?

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