Research
Coffee appears to change how the gut functions
The Brief
- A University of Copenhagen study reports that regular coffee drinking appears to alter both gut bacteria and the physiology of the gut itself.
- The researchers suggest the findings may help point toward better treatments for constipation.
- The source is a brief summary; the full methods, sample size and effect sizes are not provided in the sources.
Why it matters
The finding suggests coffee's effects on digestion may go beyond the microbiome, which could inform future research into constipation treatments.
Who’s affected
- researchers in gut microbiology and gastroenterology
- regular coffee drinkers
- clinicians treating constipation
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- #constipation
- #digestion
If you drink coffee regularly, it appears to alter not only your gut bacteria but also the physiology of the gut itself. That is the conclusion of a study from the University of Copenhagen, which may help point the way toward better treatments for constipation. The study is…
Timeline
Medical Xpress reports the University of Copenhagen study on coffee and gut function
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Coffee appears to change how the gut functions