Need a bit more regularity in your life?
Blueberries provide nutrients that can help make it easier to go number two.
Beans, coffee and blueberries: What do these three have in common?
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Answer: They can all help you poop.
So if you’ve ever wondered “Do blueberries make you poop?
“here’s how the berries get you to go.
And it can get worse as you age: 33% of adults age 60 and up report constipation.
Sometimes even small changes to your normal diet and routine (hello, travel!)
Why Do Blueberries Make You Poop?
(You knew they were juicy!)
These things make blueberries a good food to eat when you’re gonna wanna poop.
For this to happen,adequate hydrationis needed, and the water content in blueberries contributes to this.
Do Blueberries Make Your Poop Green?
Blueberries' deep purple-blue color comes largely from the pigments in anthocyanins, which get broken down during digestion.
Any compounds that can’t be absorbed following digestion become part of your poop.
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