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Why do i have to poop more frequently when consuming coffee and is it harmful?

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Dr. Leslie Leighton answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Gastro-colic reflex: Coffee can stimulate what is known as the gastro-colic reflex which causes you to have to evacuate

Answered 5/25/2020

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