Coffee, one of the most consumed beverages in the world, not only awakens our senses, but also has a positive impact on our gut health. A recent study has shown that coffee consumption can influence the gut microbiome, promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria.
This study has revealed a surprising connection between coffee consumption and the composition of the gut microbiome. Beyond being a simple morning pick-me-up, coffee appears to play a key role in gut health by boosting the growth of specific bacteria associated with metabolic benefits.
Researchers analyzed more than 54,000 gut microbiome samples from populations in the United States, the United Kingdom and other regions. They found that coffee drinkers had significantly higher levels of a beneficial bacteria called Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus.
This effect was consistently observed in:
- Different geographical regions
- Regardless of the type of coffee consumed, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated.
- This suggests that it is not caffeine, but other components of coffee, that are responsible for this benefit, confirming that coffee directly stimulates the growth of this bacteria.
The study also found:
Coffee drinkers had elevated levels of certain metabolites in their blood, such as quinic acid, a compound associated with L.
asaccharolyticus.
Coffee not only modifies the intestinal microbiota, but also influences metabolic processes important for human health:
- Implications for personalized nutrition: Specific foods, such as coffee, may shape the composition of the gut microbiome.
- Improve metabolic health.
- This knowledge could be key to designing personalized nutrition strategies based on the interactions between diet and intestinal microorganisms.
Coffee is not just an energizing drink; it is also a potential ally for gut health. By promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria such as Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, coffee demonstrates its ability to positively influence the human microbiome and metabolism. This discovery opens up new possibilities in the field of personalized nutrition and highlights the importance of choosing foods that promote well-being from within.
Date: November 18, 2024.
Fuente: Nature
Link: https://www.nature.com/articles/s41564-024-01858-9
Authors: Paolo Manghi, Amrisha Bhosle, Kai Wang, Roberta Marconi, Marta Selma-Royo, Liviana Ricci, Francesco Asnicar, Davide Golzato, Wenjie Ma, Dong Hang, Kelsey N. Thompson, Eric A. Franzosa, Amir Nabinejad, Sabrina Tamburini, Eric B. Rimm, Wendy S. Garrett, Andrew T. Garrett, Q. Chan, Mireia Valles-Colomer, Manimozhiyan Arumugam, Kate M. Bermingham, Francesca Giordano, Richard Davies, George.
