green poop

Green poop is usually normal and can be caused by a number of things, including: Food Eating dark green leafy vegetables like spinach, kale, or Swiss chard, which contain chlorophyll, a green pigment that can temporarily tint your stool. Green food dye in processed foods or drinks can also change stool color. Medications Iron supplements, bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol), and some antibiotics can cause green stool. Bile When food moves through the large intestine too quickly, like during diarrhea, bile doesn't have time to break down completely and can pass through into the stool, making it appear green. Health conditions Some health conditions, like IBS or celiac disease, can cause food and bile to pass through your digestive system too quickly, resulting in greener poop. Bacterial or viral infections, like Salmonella, E. coli, or norovirus, can also cause green stools