2026-02-02 – News – www.theguardian.com
Caffeine can improve the digestive system and lead to better gut health, but try to avoid it after noon or if you have irritable bowels
Is sipping a coffee after a heavy meal actually good for helping you digest it? “For some people, absolutely,” says Dr Emily Leeming, a dietitian at King’s College London. “But it’s not always a good idea.”
Caffeine stimulates the gut, increasing muscle contractions, she says, which for many people helps food move through the digestive system “at a nice pace” before being excreted.
