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Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain

Source: Science Daily - Health & Medicine • Published: 28 Sept 2026, 13:37

Summarized by Masters of Longevity from Science Daily - Health & Medicine.

New research links habitual coffee consumption to shifts in gut microbes and metabolites that associate with changes in mood, cognition, and behavior.

Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain
Key Takeaways
  • Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee correlated with lower stress, depression, and impulsivity in the study population.
  • Decaffeinated coffee intake associated with improved learning and memory performance compared with lower intake.
  • Caffeinated coffee intake associated with reduced anxiety and improved attention compared with lower intake.
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