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Can green tea act as a laxative? Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab explains how it affects bowel movements and

Hindustan Times - Health · 26 August 2026 at 7:35 pm

Can green tea act as a laxative? Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab explains how it affects bowel movements and

Some people get the urge to rush to the loo after drinking green tea.

Dr Salhab explains the physiological mechanism behind this occurrence.

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Can green tea act as a laxative? Gastroenterologist Dr Joseph Salhab explains how it affects bowel movements and

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