Research suggests that coffee consumption is associated with an abundance of the gut bacterium Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus, showing that specific foods can affect the intestinal microbiome. The study analyzed data from over 22,000 participants and found a fourfold higher abundance of L asaccharolyticus in coffee drinkers. In vitro experiments validated these findings, showing that coffee stimulates the growth of this bacterium. The link between coffee consumption and the microbiome was consistent across different populations and countries. The study highlights the potential role of the gut microbiome in mediating the health benefits of coffee and suggests further research on the interaction between specific foods and the gut microbiome.
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Coffee Consumption Linked to Specific Gut Bacterium
