Why does caffeine make me shit so much

[emeraldpill]

Im
In the gym bruh

 

[Trevor]

Not drinking caffeine is a chad trait

 

[catlady]

Im
In the gym bruh

Accelerates food absorption therefore digestion so you want to shit

 

[emeraldpill]

Not drinking caffeine is a chad trait

Eh I perform better in the gym with it so it’s whatever

 

[TFC]

Im
In the gym bruh

Anxiety

 

[catlady]

Not drinking caffeine is a chad trait

Shut up never speak again

 

[Trevor]

Shut up never speak again

Oke

 

[emeraldpill]

Anxiety

Eq anxiety maybe tbh but this has always happened before I was on eq

 

[kubiz]

Coffee makes you poop primarily by stimulating contractions in the colon and triggering the gastrocolic reflex—a, natural response where the stomach tells the intestines to make room, often within 4–20 minutes of drinking. This effect is caused by a combination of caffeine, compound acids, and hormone releases (like gastrin) that increase motility.
Here is why coffee acts as a laxative:

• Gastrocolic Reflex Activation: Coffee triggers a reflex that increases motor activity in the colon, moving waste toward the rectum. This reflex is naturally stronger in the morning, which is why morning coffee is particularly effective.
• Caffeine as a Stimulant: Caffeine is a stimulant that increases contractions in the intestinal muscles, facilitating faster movement.
  • Hormonal Response (Gastrin): Coffee causes the stomach to release the hormone gastrin, which speeds up activity in the colon.
  • It Works with Decaf, Too: Research shows that decaf coffee can also stimulate gut activity, meaning components other than caffeine—such as chlorogenic acids—also play a role in inducing bowel movements.
  • Stomach Acid Increase: Coffee triggers higher production of stomach acid, which can speed up the digestion process.
    Healthline +3

Studies have shown that coffee can stimulate colon contractions up to 60% stronger than water and 23% stronger than a caffeinated meal. For most, this is a normal physiological reaction.
ubiehealth.com +1

 

[Pentatonic]

It is like nos on car so u burn more

 

[Byro]

Im
In the gym bruh

I think its a natural laxative bc I had caffeine gum before my exam and i felt awful afterwards