Does Coffee Improve Your Gut Health?

The simple answer is: Yes! 

There is a direct relationship between coffee and our gut microbiome. Research shows that coffee may signficiantly increase the level of a particular good type of bacteria (or flora) called Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus. In fact, in 2021, researchers found that out of more than 150 foods studied, coffee showed the strongest link to gut microbiome composition. So this is a good thing.

But how much should you drink?
In the studies I read, “moderate” consumption is the ideal. Guess how much that is: Four – Five cups/day!

So depending on your sensitivity to caffeine… drink up! Actually, coffee has been linked to “lower risk of all cause mortality.” That does not make it a “super food”, but it does make for a strong argument!