There have been a number of studies published on coffee and its effect on different areas of digestion; some reporting favourable effects, while other studies report fewer positive effects. This report provides an overview of this body of research, highlighting a number of interesting findings that have emerged to date.
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is involved in the digestion and absorption of all food, fluid and nutrients. A normally functioning digestive tract is essential to wellbeing, ensuring adequate amounts of fluid and nutrients are absorbed to keep the body healthy.