Key Takeaways

Both regular and decaf coffee can promote bowel movement.

Don't depend on coffee every day to help you poop because it can hide bad digestive habits.

To stay regular, eat a balanced diet with fiber, drink water, and exercise.

If you've found yourself relying on your morning coffee to help you poop, you may have another issue at hand: constipation. Coffee isn't a long-term solution for constipation, and relying on it for regular bowel movements may have unintended consequences.

Relying on Coffee May Cause Other Digestive Issues

Coffee is a stimulant and natural laxative. While this can be a welcome effect when dealing with occasional sluggishness, relying on coffee for regular bowel movements may mask other digestive issues. Over time, a dependence on coffee to help yo

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