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I had dark red stool once only after eating beetroots for quite a while. Is it because of the beets?
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Yes, it is mostly because of it.
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Yes, it is because of beetroots ingestion.
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I am sorry to hear about your concern but will be happy to assist you. Some people cannot break the pigment down and this results in excretion of the pigment in urine and feces. The rest of the beetroot is digested and no nutrients should be lost. This usually lasts 48 hours, but it can vary in people who have a slow or faster rate of passing feces. Let's connect over a call so that we can discuss your concern in details and make a treatment plan for you.
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