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While poop is typically brown, it can come in a range of colors, including tan, red, yellow, black, and green.

The color of your poop offers a glimpse into your gut and digestive health, giving you information on fiber and water intake, potential infections or health conditions, and stress levels, says Kumar Desai, MD, a gastroenterologist in Thousand Oaks, California.

So, what does it mean if your poop is green?

And when should you see a doctor?

5 Potential Reasons Your Poop Is Green

Green poop isn’t necessarily cause for alarm. Still, it can tell you about your diet and potential health conditions.

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Here are a few potential explanations for green poop.

1. You Eat a Lot of Green Foods

Natural and artificial pigments in foods tend to be the most common culprit for green poop, says Adrienna Jirik, MD, a gastroenterologist at the Cleveland Clinic in Ohio.

“Stool color can change throughout the day and week depending on what you’re eating.”