The Dr. Gundry Podcast
Why You Should Never Have Milk With Your Coffee - Dr. G's Quick Health Tip | EP 299.B
May 2, 2024
Discover the harmful effects of adding milk to your coffee, from digestive issues to compromised nutrient absorption. Learn about the benefits of avoiding milk in tea and coffee for polyphenol availability. Explore the impact of almond flour, importance of urelyth and A, and warnings against oat milk. Find out how to optimize coffee consumption for health benefits, including the preference for black coffee and low foam in Italy.
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- Drinking coffee without milk maximizes the health benefits of caffeine and polyphenols by supporting gut health.
- Choosing coconut or macadamia creamer over dairy or almond milk preserves polyphenol benefits and prevents gut issues.
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Benefits of Coffee Without Milk
Drinking coffee without adding milk allows you to fully benefit from caffeine and polyphenols found in coffee. The caffeine and polyphenols in coffee help uncouple mitochondria, making them work more efficiently. These compounds also support the diversity and health of gut bacteria, acting as prebiotics. The addition of milk to coffee binds the polyphenols, making them ineffective. Cultures like the Japanese and Chinese who drink coffee or tea without milk experience better health outcomes compared to those who add milk.
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