For people looking to maintain regular bowel movements, a registered dietitian says coffee may help stimulate the digestive system and encourage the urge to use the bathroom. The effect is linked in part to caffeine and the way coffee can increase activity in the colon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Dietitian Lauren Manaker explains that coffee can increase the motor activity of the colon, triggering contractions that help move its contents toward the rectum. These effects are associated with peristalsis, the coordinated contractions that move material through the intestines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Coffee’s natural acidity may also stimulate the release of gastrin, a hormone involved in digestive activity. However, Manaker notes that people can respond differently to coffee, with some being more sensitive to its effects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The article stresses that coffee should not replace water or dietary fiber when addressing constipation. Adults generally need between 22 and 34 grams of fiber per day, depending on age and sex, while adequate water intake helps fiber work more effectively and keeps stools softer. Regular physical activity can also help prevent or relieve constipation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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