Does baby's stool turn black after eating blueberries?

Although blueberry also has the word "berry" in its word, it is very different from the common strawberry. First of all, in terms of color, blueberries are blue, and a darker blue, while strawberries are red; secondly, in terms of size, blueberries are generally smaller than strawberries. The price of blueberries is relatively high. Now some people use greenhouses to grow blueberries. Under such scientific management, the blueberries are uniform in size and look better. Blueberries are nutritious and babies can eat them too. Will the baby’s stool turn black after eating blueberries?

Blueberries are rich in vitamins, minerals and trace elements, have good edible value and are deeply loved by people. So will eating blueberries cause black stools?

Generally speaking, eating blueberries may cause black stools. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins. If you eat too much, your stool will turn black, which is a very normal phenomenon. Let’s take a closer look below!

Will eating blueberries cause black stools?

If you eat too much,

There is a close relationship between diet and defecation. Generally speaking, when you eat colored foods, some of them will dissolve in the stool, causing the stool to change color. Blueberries are rich in anthocyanins, which are blue-purple in color. If you eat too much blueberries, your stools may turn black, especially for people with poor digestion and absorption abilities.

Why does eating blueberries cause green stools?

1. Large consumption

The reason for having green stools after eating blueberries is the same as that for having black stools. It is because you eat too much, which causes the pigment to attach to the stool, resulting in the stool changing color. The only difference is that the amount you eat is not as much as that for having black stools, but just a little less.

2. Gastrointestinal problems

For people with gastrointestinal problems such as poor digestion and stomach discomfort, blueberries may not be digested and absorbed, and they may easily have green stools.

When will the stool color change after eating blueberries return to normal?

Usually after morning bowel movement.

The ingredients in blueberries do not remain in the body for a long time and generally return to normal after defecation the next morning.

What to do if your stool changes color after eating blueberries

1. Drink more hot water

Anthocyanin in blueberries is a water-soluble pigment that is not resistant to high temperatures and is easily decomposed and destroyed at high temperatures. Therefore, after eating blueberries, you can drink more hot water to dilute it.

2. Stop eating blueberries for a few days

Stop eating blueberries first. Generally, your body will return to normal after 1 or 2 days, so you don’t need to worry too much.

3. See a doctor

If after eating blueberries, you do not eat anything else, but your stool is green, red, or black for 3 to 5 days in a row, then you most likely have a serious gastrointestinal problem and it is generally recommended that you see a doctor.

How to avoid stool discoloration from eating blueberries

1. Eat in moderation

For people with normal physical condition, it is more appropriate to eat 10-20 blueberries a day. Generally speaking, if consumed in moderation, it will not cause stool discoloration.

2. People with gastrointestinal discomfort should eat less

For people with gastrointestinal problems or indigestion, blueberries should be consumed in small amounts. It is generally recommended to consume 5-6 blueberries.