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Why does coffee make you...'go'? (video)

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Why Does Coffee Make You...'Go'? (Video)

image: It's Monday, and most of us need to reach for a cup of joe to get through the day. But with that dose of pep also comes the chance that you'll have to make an extended trip to the bathroom. In this Reactions video we explain why coffee makes you 'go'. view more 

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WASHINGTON, Aug. 10, 2015 -- It's Monday, and most of us need to reach for a cup of joe to get through the day. But with that dose of pep also comes the chance that you'll have to make an extended trip to the bathroom. In this Reactions video we explain why coffee makes you "go." Watch it between bathroom breaks here: https://youtu.be/JQO6VgqdM9I.

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