Research highlights a significant connection between coffee consumption and the gut microbiome, focusing on the bacterium Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus. This study involved over 22,000 individuals and was led by a team from the University of Trento and Harvard University. The findings suggest that coffee drinkers have higher levels of this bacterium, which grows faster in coffee-rich environments.
• Lawsonibacter asaccharolyticus is found six to eight times more in coffee drinkers.
• The bacterium's abundance increases with higher coffee consumption.
• The study included data from 25 countries, showing regional differences in coffee drinkers.
• Countries like Luxembourg, Denmark, and Sweden have the highest levels of this bacterium.
Understanding this relationship is crucial as it may influence the growth of other beneficial gut bacteria. Future research aims to explore the impact of different foods on gut health, potentially leading to personalized dietary recommendations based on microbiome tests.
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