Is it normal to have red stools after eating dragon fruit?

It is normal to have reddish colored stool after eating dragon fruit, so there is no need to be too nervous or worried.
Usually the stool is normally yellow, but sometimes the color of the stool can be affected by diet, digestive disorders, there will be a change in the color of the stool.
If you eat dragon fruit, because it contains a lot of anthocyanins, if you eat too much, not absorbed by the body, these natural pigments will adhere to the feces, along with the stool out of the body, so it will cause stool or urine appear red.
However, generally after stopping the consumption of dragon fruit, the color of the stool will gradually return to normal, but if you stop eating a few days later, the stool is still red, but also nausea, flatulence, abdominal pain and other symptoms, it is recommended to seek medical attention to identify the cause, and under the guidance of the doctor for treatment.