Episode 80: Is Coffee Healthy For Your Gut & Microbiome?

Do you want to balance your love for coffee with your body's needs? This week, Karly explores the morning ritual of millions of people: coffee. Going beyond its energising effects, she delves into new research revealing coffee's positive outcomes on your gut, as well as some not-so-gut-health-promoting effects. She shares why you shouldn’t rely on coffee to stimulate your bowel movements and uncovers some practical tips for enjoying your daily brew in a gut-friendly way. Tune in to find out:Recent studies based on coffee consumption and microbiome changesWhy the type of coffee and caffeine levels matterThe prebiotic-like effects of vitamin B2 in our gutNegative associations linked to high coffee intakeSpecific outcomes of gut bacteria impacted by coffee consumptionThe importance of further research in this areaUnderstanding the laxative effects of coffeeKarly’s top tips for regular coffee drinkers__________________________________________________________________________DISCLAIMERThis podcast information is provided for educational purposes only, and is intended to be used only in conjunction with individual support from a professionally qualified and trained practitioner. It does not claim to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent disease and is not a substitute for appropriately qualified medical advice. It is a condition of use that you take full responsibility for your own health, safety and wellbeing, conduct your own research, consult your healthcare provider and make informed choices about what is right for you before making any changes to your diet or lifestyle._________________________________________________________________________WORK WITH KARLY Ready to stop managing symptoms and start rebuilding? Karly takes a limited number of one-on-one clients each month through the Nourished Gut Program — applications are open: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/nourishedgut FREE RESOURCE Not ready for that yet? Start here. Grab Karly's free 3-Day Bloat Fix — a short, practical protocol targeting the most common drivers of daily bloating: https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com/bloat VISIT US ONLINE Gut health support for clients → https://www.nourishedgutclinic.com Mentoring & clinical education for practitioners → https://www.karlyraven.com FOLLOW ALONG @karlyravennaturopath — clinical insights, gut health education & behind the scenes @nourishedgutclinic — the clinic page, client wins & what's on ENJOYING THE PODCAST? A rating and review takes 30 seconds and helps more people find the show who really need it. Thank you. DISCLAIMER Content shared on the Nourished Gut Podcast is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always consult a qualified health practitioner before making changes to your health or treatment plan....