Experts have discovered that coffee has a stimulating effect on digestion
The Nutrients magazine indicates that it became clear to researchers, after studying about 200 published scientific research, that consuming coffee in moderation, 3-5 cups a day, does not cause any harm to the digestive process, but on the contrary reduces the risk of stones in the gallbladder bag, pancreatitis, and some diseases. liver; Because it stimulates the secretions of the stomach, bile, and pancreas necessary for the digestion of food. It also affects the gut microbiome and shrinks the walls of the colon, which is necessary for food to pass through the digestive system.
And it was clear from the analysis of the results of 194 scientific studies, that consuming coffee in moderation stimulates the digestion process and increases the number of “beneficial bacteria” in the intestine, and that it has a protective effect on the liver, including against malignant tumors.
The results showed that coffee stimulates the secretion of the digestive hormone gastrin and hydrochloric acid, which help digest food in the stomach. Coffee also stimulates the secretion of the hormone cholecystokinin, which increases bile production and contributes to digestion as well.
And it was clear from the results of this study that coffee stimulates colon motility by 60 percent better than water, and 23 percent better than decaffeinated coffee alternatives. That is, coffee is able to relieve chronic constipation.