The gut is far more than just a digestive organ—it's a true health expert, working wonders in the background. A diverse intestinal flora, known as the microbiome, plays a key role in this.
But what about the relationship between your beloved coffee and your microbiome? We explore what your morning pick-me-up means for your gut.
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Coffee as a digestive booster: Your daily kickstart
Many of us are familiar with this phenomenon: After a cup of coffee, our bowels make themselves known and urge us to go to the bathroom. This effect is no coincidence. The caffeine contained in coffee can stimulate bowel activity and promote stool movement. This stimulation of bowel motility is not only a pleasant side effect but also contributes to regular digestion.
Coffee enjoyment for a strong microbiome: How your gut benefits from the bean
But coffee can do even more. Whether caffeine-free or not, every cup contains soluble fiber and plant compounds that promote the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria such as bifidobacteria. A diverse and balanced intestinal flora is essential for healthy digestion and also has positive effects on overall well-being.
Interestingly, Dutch scientists have found that coffee drinkers tend to have a greater diversity of gut bacteria. This suggests that coffee may have a positive influence on the composition of the microbiome. A diverse gut flora is beneficial not only for digestion but also for mental health and the immune system.
Intestinal products as an extra kick for your microbiome
Would you like to give your gut flora additional support? Then try DAILY GUT . It's packed with bifidobacteria and lactic acid bacteria, which occur naturally in the gut. Whether as a morning drink or as a delicious addition to muesli, smoothies, or yogurt, our drink powder is a true all-rounder.
Our top recommendation: DAILY GUT + COLLAGEN . Not only does this offer a complete package for your gut, but it also offers a dose of collagen on top – and the whole thing tastes wonderfully vanilla. Perfectly combined with a coffee, e.g., from NO COFFEE , it's pure indulgence!
Iced Coffee with DAILY GUT + Collagen and NO COFFEE
For this variant you need:
- 450 ml (plant-based) milk or water
- 1 tbsp NO COFFEE coffee concentrate
- 3 tsp DAILY GUT + COLLAGEN
- ice cubes
How to prepare the iced coffee:
- 1. Fill a glass with ice cubes and 150 ml of milk (of your choice) or water.
- 2. Add 1 tbsp of NO COFFEE concentrate.
- 3. In a separate glass, combine 3 teaspoons of DAILY GUT + COLLAGEN with the remaining 300 ml of liquid and stir well. If you have a shaker handy, we recommend using one.
- 4. Pour the vanilla mixture into the glass with the coffee concentrate and ice cubes.
- 5. Enjoy your new favorite drink!
For those who have less time in the morning, GUT CARE is an ideal alternative. These capsules provide a solid foundation for the microbiome and contain calcium for digestive enzymes and fiber for a healthy gut flora. Niacin also supports healthy mucous membranes, thus contributing to overall intestinal health.
Black, strong, healthy: Your gut loves coffee
Coffee isn't just a pick-me-up, it's also a true friend to your gut—consumed in moderation, of course. It boosts your digestion, promotes the growth of beneficial gut bacteria, and ensures a diverse microbiome.
7. Sources
[1] O'Keefe, SJD, et al. \"Effects of Coffee on the Gut Microbiome.\" Journal of Nutrition.
[2] Sekirov, I., et al. \"Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease.\" Physiological Reviews.
[3] Mills, S., et al. \"Coffee and Its Prebiotic Potential: Impacts on Gut Microbiota.\" Nutrients.
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