Coffee does more than give you a delicious energy boost, it may also give your gut microbiome a little love.
Coffee naturally contains plant compounds called polyphenols. While your body absorbs some of them, others travel to your gut, where they can interact with the trillions of microorganisms living there.
Recent research found a particularly strong connection between coffee consumption and higher levels of Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, a gut bacterium that can produce butyrate. Butyrate is a short-chain fatty acid associated with a healthy intestinal environment. Researchers also found that coffee stimulated the growth of this bacterium in laboratory testing.
Coffee may also help keep things moving. For many people, it naturally stimulates digestive activity and supports a regular routine.
Of course, coffee alone isn’t a magic fix. A thriving gut also needs fibre, varied whole foods, hydration and beneficial microorganisms. But as part of a balanced lifestyle, your daily brew can be another simple way to support your microbiome.
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