Coffee appears to change how the gut functions

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A University of Copenhagen study reports that regular coffee consumption may alter gut bacteria and gut physiology. The findings could inform future approaches to treating constipation, though the article does not describe a specific treatment.

If you drink coffee regularly, it appears to alter not only your gut bacteria but also the physiology of the gut itself. That is the conclusion of a study from the University of Copenhagen, which may help point the way toward better treatments for constipation. The study is published in the journal Gut Microbiology.