00:00Your morning coffee might be doing a lot more than waking you up.
00:03A new study from APC Microbiome Ireland at University College Cork,
00:07published in the journal Nature Communications,
00:10found coffee actually reshapes your gut bacteria in ways that affect mood, memory, and focus.
00:16For the roughly 150 million Americans who drink it every single day,
00:20researchers tracked 62 participants and found both caffeinated.
00:24And decaffeinated coffee reduced stress, depression, and impulsivity.
00:29Decaf specifically improved learning and memory.
00:32While caffeinated coffee sharpened attention and cut anxiety even further,
00:37coffee drinkers showed distinct gut bacteria changes tied to positive emotional effects.
00:42Lead researcher Professor John Kryan says coffee is more than just caffeine,
00:47calling it a complex dietary factor that shapes metabolism,
00:50gut microbes, and emotional well-being all at once.
00:53Disclosure.
00:54This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
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