Scientists found that coffee changes gut microbes linked to mood and brain function; both caffeinated and decaf coffee were associated with lower stress, depression and impulsivity in a new study

• Representative imageNot just the caffeine.
• A new study reported by ScienceDaily suggests coffee may affect the brain through the gut.
• Researchers at APC Microbiome Ireland and University College Cork discovered that both caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee were associated with alterations in gut microbes and metabolites linked to mood, stress and cognitive function.