You might start noticing changes to your digestive system as you get older. It's certainly not "just you," and these shifts can have a ripple effect on your overall well-being.
She says that as you age:
You may have fewer "good bacteria" in the gut You may have more "bad bacteria" in the gutYou produce fewer digestive enzymesYou are at a higher risk of chronic inflammationYou are more likely to have chronic conditions, like diabetes, and take medications that cause digestive issuesMore gas and bloatingConstipationHeartburnTrouble absorbing nutrients like calcium and B12Nutrient deficienciesIncreased food sensitivitiesPoorer sleep
None of these issues makes your gut feel great, so knowing how to protect your digestive health is all the more critical as you rack up trips around the sun.
The Morning Habit Gastroenterologists Want People Over 50 To Start ASAP
"As soon as they wake up, people should be reaching for their water bottle—not a cup of coffee," says Dr. Leybelis Padilla, MD, the founder of Unlocking GI.
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"After a night's sleep, your body may be dehydrated, and coffee, being a diuretic, can further contribute to fluid loss," he explains. "Rehydrating with water first helps to replenish your body's fluids, which is essential for proper digestion and can help prevent dehydration-related issues like constipation, headaches and fatigue."
As a result, she says, you're less likely to feel gassy or bloated.
Dr. Shah reports that timing your morning water and coffee drinking is important to maintaining good gut health. "I actually recommend that people wait 30 minutes after they drink the water and then drink their coffee."
"Allowing 30 minutes of time for the water to take effect allows the cells in your body to 'wake up' and start stimulating the digestive process," Dr. Shah shares. "After 30 minutes, if you drink your coffee, you can have added protection to your stomach by creating a buffer to the acid from the coffee."
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How Much Coffee Can I Have Per Day for Gut Health?
But it's also worth noting that coffee isn't all bad for gut health. "Coffee can be fantastic for your gut in many ways," she says, reporting that coffee can:
Provide antioxidants, lowering inflammationKeep the gut moving, lowering constipation risksDecrease liver cancer odds"Individual tolerance to caffeine varies, so it's important to listen to your body," Dr. Weinberger adds.
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