Why Is My Poop Green?

The video explores why feces are typically brown and why they might sometimes appear green. It explains that the brown color comes from bilirubin, a substance produced by the liver. Bilirubin is broken down by gut bacteria into a colorless byproduct that turns brown when exposed to oxygen. If feces are green, it indicates they passed through the digestive system too quickly for bacteria to process the bilirubin. This can happen due to laxatives, food poisoning, or other factors. While occasional green feces are not a concern, consistently green feces may indicate a digestive issue.

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