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Could aa make your stool black.?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Acai can cause significant irritation to GI tract. If you have black, tarry, malodorous stool and eat excessive Acai - would recommend prompt medical evaluation to insure that you aren't experiencing GI bleeding.

Answered 3/7/2021

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