How coffee affects the intestines – unexpected discoveries by scientists – Health
Coffee is not only one of the most popular drinks in the world, but also the subject of intensive scientific research, Sports.kz reports with reference to OBOZ.ua.
Despite conflicting data about the properties of the drink, natural coffee in moderate quantities has many beneficial properties for the immune system, cardiovascular system and liver. And according to a new study, the drink can change the intestinal microbiome, enriching the intestinal microflora.
Moreover, as the study showed, coffee is one of the most significant products affecting the composition of the intestinal flora.
Coffee and the gut microbiome: is there a connection?
The study, which involved more than 23,000 people in the US and UK, found that coffee drinkers have a predominant gut microbe, Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, which is associated with improved heart, brain and other health…
