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Coffee’s mood effects may run through the gut, not just caffeine
Key Takeaways
- Researchers compared 31 regular coffee drinkers with 31 non-coffee drinkers.
- A two-week abstinence phase revealed significant microbiome metabolite changes.
- Both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee groups reported lower stress, depression, and impulsivity scores after reintroduction.
- The findings suggest coffee’s mood effects may involve the gut microbiome rather than caffeine alone.
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DT Editorial Team··via medicalxpress.com