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Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain

ScienceDailyMonday, September 28, 2026 at 1:37 PM

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Scientists just discovered what coffee really does to your gut and brain
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A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and impulsivity, while also producing measurable changes in gut bacteria and metabolites.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product. A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and impulsivity, while also producing measurable changes in gut bacteria and metabolites.

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A new study suggests coffee may influence mood and brain function by changing the activity of microbes in the gut. Both caffeinated and decaf coffee were linked to lower stress, depression, and impulsivity, while also producing measurable changes in gut bacteria and metabolites.

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Scientific signal separates durable discovery from noise — and often foreshadows policy and product.

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