Coffee and Your… Poop

Katherine Marko of The Alternative Daily shares some of the science behind why coffee makes us got to the bathroom. Read on for more information.

Considered a diuretic, studies show that those who drink coffee regularly build up a tolerance to such properties, but coffee can be a stimulant behind your bowel movements
This may be due to the chlorogenic acid in coffee, which triggers high levels of digestive and stomach acid (helping you need the bathroom quicker)
Your morning routine could also play a part too; your bowels tend to stick to a daily schedule—only 30 – 40% of the population actually react to the laxative effects of coffee