Coffee Habit Found to Boost Mood and Gut Health, Study Reveals

28 articles · Updated · Inc. · Apr 21

New research shows that both caffeinated and decaf coffee reshape the gut microbiome, leading to improved mood and reduced stress.
The study found coffee drinkers had lower perceived stress, depression, and impulsivity, with decaf boosting memory and caffeinated coffee reducing anxiety.
These findings suggest coffee, regardless of caffeine content, supports cognitive and emotional health by modulating the microbiota–gut–brain axis.

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