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2026-07-17 13:31:12
What are the most common causes of having dark brown stool? Recently I have started consuming chia seeds with water and noticed that after that I have started getting brown stool , can it be the cause of the above? Please help
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Yes, chia seeds can cause brown stools.

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Avoid fried and spicy food Water intake more Green leafy vegetables more Fiber meal. Walk Do connect and consult Will help you

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No worry , its considered as normal.brown colour is due to chia seeds ,because they provides pigments.for example in case of beetroot ,someone eat in a salad form or whatever, next day the stool colour is bright red.so its normal ,no worry.

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Proper evaluation and personalised advice are needed for your concern. A detailed consultation would be best to provide accurate guidance. Feel free to consult me for further assistance.

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