The Effects of Coffee and Its Components on Gastrointestinal Health

Yıl 2025, Cilt: 7 Sayı: 1, 40 - 46, 18.02.2025

Nur Sena Tutan , İlknur Gökçe Yıldırım

https://doi.org/10.57224/jhpr.1551503

Öz

Coffee consumption is rapidly increasing worldwide, with individuals estimated to consume an average of 2.4 cups per day. It has been suggested that consuming 2-5 cups of coffee daily may support overall health. The potential effects of coffee on the gastrointestinal system have been a topic of debate for many years, and there remains no clear consensus. Coffee contains several bioactive compounds, including phenolic compounds, alkaloids, flavonoids, and diterpenes, which may have various effects on the gastrointestinal system. Among these, caffeine, an alkaloid, is the most well-known and extensively studied for its potential health effects. Coffee, with its caffeine, polyphenols, and bioactive components, may support digestion, enhance intestinal motility, and positively influence the gut microbiota. However, in some individuals, it may increase gastric acid secretion, potentially exacerbating conditions such as gastritis and reflux. Studies examining the effects of coffee on gut health have shown that it enhances motility and may support the microbiota, suggesting potential benefits for conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases. Although the relationship between coffee consumption and gastrointestinal disorders, such as functional dyspepsia and irritable bowel syndrome, remains unclear, there are indications of potential benefits. In summary, coffee consumption can influence gastrointestinal health. While moderate daily consumption appears to be beneficial, excessive intake may lead to gastrointestinal symptoms. Therefore, it is recommended that coffee intake be adjusted based on individual symptoms and existing health conditions.

Anahtar Kelimeler

nutrition, gastrointestinal system, caffeine, coffee

Kahve ve Bileşenlerinin Gastrointestinal Sağlık Üzerindeki Etkileri

Öz

Kahve tüketimi Dünya çapında gün geçtikçe hızla artmaktadır. Bireylerin günde ortalama 2.4 fincan kahve içtiği tahmin edilmektedir. Günde içilen ortalama 2-5 fincan kahve tüketiminin bireylerin genel sağlığını desteklemekte olduğu belirtilmektedir. Kahve tüketiminin gastrointestinal sistem üzerine olası etkileri uzun yıllardır tartışılan bir konu olup konu üzerine net bir fikir birliği bulunmamaktadır. Kahve içerisinde fenolik bileşikler, alkaloidler, flavanoidler ve diterpenler gibi pekçok biyoaktif bileşen içermektedir. İçerdiği biyoaktif bileşenlerin gastrointestinal sistem üzerine farklı yönlerden etkileri bulunmaktadır. Biyoaktif bileşenler arasında en iyi bilinen ve potansiyel sağlık etkileri üzerinde daha çok durulan alkoloid grubundan olan kafeindir. Kahve, içeriğindeki kafein, polifenoller ve biyoaktif bileşenlerle sindirimi ve bağırsak hareketliliğini desteklerken, bağırsak mikrobiyotasını da olumlu etkileyebilir. Ancak, bazı bireylerde mide asit salgısını artırarak gastrit ve reflü gibi mide hastalıklarını tetikleyebilmektedir. Kahve tüketiminin bağırsak sağlığı üzerine etkileri incelendiğinde ise motilite üzerine arttırıcı bir etkisinin olduğu ve mikrobiyotayı destekleyebildiği yapılan çalışmalarla gösterilmiştir. Bu özellikleri ile inflamatuar bağırsak hastalıkları üzerine kahvenin potansiyel yararlı etkileri olabileceği belirtilmektedir. Kahve tüketimi ile gastrointestinal sistem hastalıklarından olan fonksiyonel dispepsi ve irritabl bağırsak sendromu arasındaki ilişki için net bir fikir birliğine varılmamakla birlikte olası potansiyel faydalar mevcuttur. Özetle, kahve tüketiminin gastrointestinal sağlığı etkileyebileceğini göstermektedir. Günlük ılımlı miktarda kahve tüketimi faydalı olabildiği görülse de aşırı tüketimi bazı gastrointestinal semptomlara neden olabilmektedir. Sonuç olarak kahve tüketiminin bireysel semptom ve mevcut sağlık durumlarına göre düzenlenmesi önerilmektedir.

Anahtar Kelimeler

beslenme, gastrointestinal sistem, kafein, kahve

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