After all, could your morning cup of coffee be killing the good probiotics in your gut?
There are a few things to consider.
Here’s what you oughta know.
Why are probiotics important?
What can mess with those probiotics?
Failure to do any of those things can mess with the good probiotics in your gut, he adds.
That’s why Chen recommends eating a “diverse and healthy diet” that’splant-based and high in fiber1.
Does coffee hurt or help gut health?
As for coffee directly affecting the probiotic you consume, Chen says it’s unlikely to cause an issue.
“There’s no good evidence that coffee will hurt it,” she says.
How else can you promote gut health?
There are a few things you’re free to do to support a healthy gut.
“Simple lifestyle changes can have big impacts,” Singh says.
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Bottom line.
Having your regular cup of coffee should not interfere with the probiotics in your gut.
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