Nutritional scientist said the everyday beverage has been unfairly 'demonised' but can have a huge impact on health
Nutrition expert Tim Spector has perked up java enthusiasts by detailing how coffee can significantly affect heart disease, inflammation, and possibly blood pressure. The King's College London professor and Zoe health app co-founder highlighted the beverage's potential perks for gut microbe health on his Instagram.
He continued to explain the importance of catering to our gut's inhabitants: "It's called Lawsinobacter and just gives you an idea of what's going on inside your gut. They're very specific, very fussy eaters, so you've got to give them exactly what they want. And it turns out that drinking coffee is actually really good for you. Reduces your risk of heart disease by a third.
Prof Spector disclosed he's currently compiling a scientific study on coffee and gut microbiome and the interaction between the two which could help reduce blood sugar and blood pressure The erudite professional further explained: "It has hundreds, not thousands, of chemicals produced from it. There's range of polyphenols that are enhanced by the microbes as they ferment it. And those have direct effects on our body, and some of them can reduce blood sugar and reduce stress and actually reduce blood pressure. And the studies have now clearly shown that you get nearly as much benefit on the heart with decaffeinated coffee.
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