Why Coffee Makes Us Poop, But Energy Drinks And Soda Don’t

Many people are quick to blame caffeine for the laxative effect coffee has. However, if this were true, then why don’t energy drinks or soda have the same effect? And why does decaf coffee have the same effect as caffeinated coffee? A video from the American Chemical Society’s Reactions series answers the question that everyone wants to know, but very few want to ask.

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