It might not be the most glamorous topic, but paying attention to the color of your stool could save your life. Most of us flush without giving it a second thought, but your body is constantly sending signals about your health—and stool color is one of the most overlooked.
When something changes inside your digestive system, it often shows up in what comes out. From diet changes to potential health issues, different colors can reveal a lot more than you might expect.
✅ Brown: The Healthy Standard
What it means: Brown is the normal, healthy stool color.
Why it happens: Bile—a digestive fluid produced by the liver—mixes with waste as it travels through your intestines, turning it brown.
When to relax: If your stool is brown and well-formed, it usually means your digestive system is working properly.
🥬 Green: Diet or Supplements
What it means: Green stool is usually not dangerous.
Why it happens: Eating lots of leafy greens, foods with green coloring, or taking iron supplements can cause this.
When to worry: If it happens often without a clear cause, it may mean food is moving too quickly through your intestines (not enough time for bile to break down).
⚠️ Yellow: Possible Digestion Issues
