Whether you’re team hot java, latte, or cold brew, there are many good reasons to sip coffee for your health. For one thing, a typical 8-ounce cup of coffee has 95 milligrams of brain-boosting caffeine, and when paired with some ground cinnamon, it can further enhance your alertness and cognitive functioning. Health experts also say coffee gets “two thumbs up” for cardiovascular and metabolic health because its caffeine content can increase blood flow to the heart and help reduce the negative effects of sugar on the body.
But you may not realize that coffee can also do wonders for your gut health (and we’re not just talking about its ability to make you poop). Read on to learn how coffee affects your gut and how much coffee you need to reap its microbiome-fortifying benefits.
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