The Lamen
Coffee can often help with an easy bowel movement. So how does coffee make you poop: it’s got to do with some chemicals.
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Coffee doesn’t just give you the morning kick — it also helps you poop. This is believed to occur by the stimulation of the colon. America’s favorite beverage contains a cascade of chemicals, some of which might be behind this reflex.
Does it work for everyone? Not really. While coffee is known to increase colon motility, it doesn’t affect everyone. It is found to have a greater laxative effect on women.
How does coffee make you poop? Chlorogenic acids found in coffee can stimulate the production of stomach acid — giving your digestive system a “boost.”
While the effect of coffee on the GI tract isn’t well understood, other factors like its effect on gut bacteria and the addition of dairy can also stimulate pooping in some cases.
If you experience irregular bowels after having coffee, it might be due to the addition of artificial sweeteners, other coffee additives, or simply because it doesn’t sit well in your stomach. If problematic, try adjusting the quantity or switching to decaf.