Is eating pitaya stool black normal?

After eating pitaya, black stool is usually normal.

Pitaya is rich in betalein, a natural pigment that is not completely decomposed and absorbed in the human digestive system. The pigment that is not absorbed will pass through the intestine with food residues, thus changing the color of stool and presenting a black-like appearance. This change in stool color caused by eating pitaya is usually temporary, and generally returns to normal within 1-2 days after stopping eating. If the stool

color continues to be abnormal after stopping eating pitaya, or other discomfort symptoms, such as abdominal pain, abdominal distension, change in stool habits, etc., it is necessary to consider whether there are other disease factors, such as gastrointestinal bleeding, etc., at this time, you should seek medical advice, conduct relevant examinations and diagnosis, so as to clarify the cause and take corresponding treatment measures. At the same time, in daily life, good eating habits should be maintained, and changes in the color and characteristics of stools should be observed in order to detect abnormalities in time.