Could Peanuts Cause Diarrhea?

Allergies: People who eat foods they are allergic or sensitive to may develop irritation of the gut, leading to morning diarrhea. Common food allergens include peanuts, wheat, egg, dairy, and fruit.

Why do peanuts give me diarrhea?

It's a common side effect, thanks to compounds in nuts called phytates and tannins, which make them difficult to digest. And eating too much fat, which is found abundantly in nuts, in a short period of time can lead to diarrhea, says Alan R. Gaby, M.D., author of Nutritional Medicine.

Can peanuts cause digestive problems?

Among all food allergies, peanut allergy is the most common, and people with a peanut allergy are at a greater risk for anaphylaxis. Anaphylaxis is a severe allergic reaction that may cause a number of symptoms, including: gastrointestinal pain.