For an Indian D2C brand, the breadth is notable
MN: Continuing to focus on lifestyle habits can make a big difference, including working with a dietitian to make sure nutrition is well balanced, adding strength or weight training, improving sleep, managing stress, and reviewing whether any other medications could be contributing [to plateaus]
Below are common stool colours, their potential causes, and when to worry: Green stool Possible cause: Diet high in green vegetables (e.g., spinach, kale) Iron supplements Food passing through the intestines too quickly (e.g., diarrhoea), preventing bile from fully breaking down When to be concerned: If accompanied by diarrhoea, it may indicate digestive issues Yellow Stool Possible cause: Undigested fat, possibly linked to gallbladder or pancreas function Greasy, butter-like stool with foul odour may signal malabsorption (e.g., coeliac disease, pancreatic disorders, parasites) Consuming high-fat foods (e.g., fried foods) Eating gluten-containing foods (e.g., bread, grains) may signal gluten sensitivity or food allergy When to be concerned: If greasy yellow stool persists, consult a doctor Pale/White/Clay-coloured Stool Possible cause: Lack of bile, possibly due to bile duct blockage (e.g., gallstones, pancreatic tumours) or liver disease (e.g., hepatitis) Certain medications, such as antacids with aluminium hydroxide, high doses of bismuth subsalicylate (e.g., Pepto-Bismol), antidiarrheal drugs, or barium used in X-rays When to be concerned: This signals potential liver, or bile obstruction issues (either benign or malignant) and requires immediate medical attention, especially if accompanied by anorexia and weight loss
It is also synthesized in the brainstem and acts as a neuromodulator within key regions involved in reward processing, stress regulation, and executive function
