Does Zobo Drink (Hibiscus Tea) Make Stool Black Or Dark

Zobo can affect stool natural colors. Not just because it has color. But because it is a chemical that can react with stomach chemicals to impact the color of stool.

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Zobo is a popular beverage drink in Nigeria and popularly referred to as ‘Zoborodo’ in the Northern part of Nigeria. Made from Roselle leaves (Hibiscus), the delicious drink is not only refreshing but without any additional ingredients, highly nutritious and as such there are many health benefits.

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Zobo (Hibiscus) And Black Or Dark Stool

Fruit acids in hibiscus may work like a gentle laxative that can help reduce constipation, bloat, and painful gas. It also has antibacterial properties that keep your bowels healthy by preventing blockage. The polyphenols in hibiscus are also thought to stimulate the digestive system and prevent the incidence of stomach cancers.

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Zobo tea of bright red color on reaching the acidic stomach becomes dark green in color due to the litmus type of reaction carried out in the stomach. The stomach is acidic in nature due to the presence of HCl. The resulting color affects the end product of digestion which is stool.

The quantity of zobo drink that can affect stool color is high. Drinking a few quantities will not impact the color of stool.