Large epidemiologic studies have consistently shown an association between coffee and improved health outcomes. This may be one of the reasons: favorable changes to the gut microbiome 🏢🏢
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/coffee-boosts-beneficial-gut-bacterium/
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/coffee-boosts-beneficial-gut-bacterium/
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(also it's probable that artificial sweeteners would have a slightly different impact since those are themselves known to impact the makeup of gut flora)
Both kinds boost the microbiome, but regular boosts slightly more.
The boosted Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus is known to produce butyrate, a short-chain fatty acid which fuels colon cells, enhances gut barrier functions, and reduces inflammation.
So, strong potential mechanism for health effects.
Mainly wondering if what I mention was widespread enough in previous research to mitigate expectations for positive health outcomes—but I'm def not asking you to do that work for me, and appreciate your reply on this study
But the study was not looking at health outcomes. It was focused on effects on microbiome.
Does it?
How about: if most unhealthy people go to work, it follows that all working people are unhealthy.
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Related article:
"[researchers [tested] caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee to L. asaccharolyticus cultures, with both boosting the bacteria’s growth. Suggests compounds in coffee other than caffeine may be responsible for the growth stimulation."
I was never one to tell patients to stop drinking ☕️ unless they felt badly after drinking it ( palpitations, anxiety, etc)
I'd prefer it orally🤣
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-024-01858-9
The Canadian Liver Foundation
The British Liver Trust
Long term/small study