Study links coffee, vegetables, and exercise to gut microbiome and health outcomes

This study of 6,803 Japanese adults reveals two distinct gut microbiome patterns associated with lifestyle factors such as diet, exercise, smoking, and alcohol use. Health-oriented microbiomes correlate with beneficial butyrate production and reduced inflammation, while disease-associated patterns relate to inflammatory processes. The findings suggest microbiome-based scores could help differentiate health and disease across diverse populations.

Originally published by gnews