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Regular coffee drinking linked to changes in gut motility and microbiome
Euronews.com • • world
Key Points:
- A University of Copenhagen study found that regular coffee consumption is associated with increased diversity of gut bacteria and changes in digestive system function, particularly bowel movements and colon contractions.
- Using an electronic capsule to track digestive changes, researchers observed that regular coffee drinkers had lower acidity levels in the small intestine and more frequent colon contractions, which aid digestion and may prevent constipation.
- The study involved 61 healthy adults divided into groups based on coffee intake, revealing physiological differences linked to habitual coffee consumption, though causation has not been definitively established.
- Researchers emphasize that while coffee likely influences digestive processes, further controlled studies are needed to confirm causality and understand the mechanisms behind coffee's effects on the gut.
- The findings support previous evidence that coffee impacts stomach acid secretion and digestive function, aligning with common experiences of coffee's effects on digestion.
