Reddish colored stool after eating red dragon fruit usually lasts for about 1-3 days.
There are natural red pigments in red heart dragon fruit, after eating these red pigments, usually can not be metabolized and absorbed by the body, it will enter the body’s blood circulation and intestinal tract, so most people will have the phenomenon of reddish urine and stools.
Usually after stopping the intake of natural red pigment in the body fluid circulation will gradually reduce the amount, usually in 1 day – 2 days after the red phenomenon of urine and stool will gradually subside. The exact time will depend on the individual’s metabolism and gastrointestinal motility. However, the symptoms usually disappear within 3 days.
If you eat red dragon fruit red stool lasts longer, but if accompanied by abdominal pain, diarrhea, dizziness and other symptoms, it is recommended that you seek medical attention as soon as possible to rule out gastrointestinal bleeding, and with the help of a doctor to give the relevant measures.