Blue is far from the usual stool color, but it isn’t usually a cause for concern. Most of the time, blue stool is due to blue pigments or dyes that come out when your food is digested. If you take a ...

Eating certain foods can cause a person to have blue poop. People should be aware of their stool and seek medical care if there are any major changes. People can pass blue stools if they consume food ...

I was part of a study where researchers tracked how long it took blue food dye to move through my system. Hilary Brueck/Insider I turned my poop blue for science (well, sort of), and you can too.

Colleen Murphy is a senior editor at Health. She has extensive experience with interviewing healthcare providers, deciphering medical research, and writing and editing health articles in an ...

I turned my poop blue for science (well, sort of), and you can too. Researchers have discovered a connection between how quickly people poop and gut health. Visit Insider's homepage for more stories.

You're currently following this author! Want to unfollow? Unsubscribe via the link in your email. Follow Hilary Brueck Every time Hilary publishes a story, you’ll get an alert straight to your inbox!