Many people go to the bathroom shortly after a cup of joe.
So why does coffee make you poop?
Coffee’s laxative effect can be a harmless way to stay regular.
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But for some people, it may worsen other digestive symptoms.
Whether you have digestive conditions can also affect how quickly your system reacts.
Is It Healthy For Coffee to Make You Poop?
For most people, the laxative effect is not harmful.
For example, try decaf, switch to adairy-freecreamer, and skip the sweetener.
Summary
Coffee stimulates the colon, which can often bring on the urge to poop.
For most healthy people, drinking coffee to stay regular is harmless.
But for people with IBS, java may trigger symptoms.
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