Does Beet Powder Change the Color of Your Poop?
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The vibrant pigments in beetroot are so powerful they can change the color of your urine and stool. Consuming beet powder can cause a surprising, though typically harmless, side effect: a reddish or pinkish hue in your poop. This phenomenon, known as beeturia, occurs because not everyone's digestive system fully breaks down the pigment found in beets.
