Drinking the right morning beverage is considered crucial for a good start to the day. People often choose their morning drinks based on their preferences. Some start their morning with a strong black coffee, while others prefer the soothing green tea. Still others are crazy about the trending matcha tea.

The question arises: how do your favorite drinks affect your gut health? In this article, let's find out the answer to this question from Dr. Sanjay Kumar, Senior Director, Institute of Digestive and Liver Diseases, Max Super Speciality Hospital, Sector 128, Noida.

Why is gut health important?
Gut health is the foundation of our entire body. Our digestive system directly impacts our brain, skin, and immunity. Therefore, it's crucial to know whether what we're drinking is beneficial or harmful for our gut.

Every person's body and digestive system are different. Therefore, no single drink is the best for everyone. Today, we'll learn which is better: black coffee, green tea, and matcha.

Black Coffee
Black coffee helps speed up the digestive system. It produces acids in the stomach that help digest food more easily and move it forward. Therefore, for those suffering from mild constipation, drinking it in moderation can be very helpful in clearing the stomach.

Dangers of Black Coffee
While black coffee is beneficial, it can also cause some problems. If you suffer from stomach ailments like acidity, heartburn (GERD), or irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), black coffee can increase your discomfort. Excessive caffeine can cause heartburn, gas, and discomfort.

Green Tea
Most people include green tea in their diet for weight loss. It helps increase the good bacteria (microbiome) in the gut. Green tea contains excellent antioxidants that reduce internal wounds and inflammation. Overall, it can be said that it is a great option for your overall health.

Disadvantages of Green Tea
Because of its many beneficial properties, green tea has almost no side effects. Compared to coffee, it contains significantly less caffeine, making it the safest option for people with sensitive stomachs or those prone to acidity.

Matcha Tea
Matcha is very popular these days. It is actually a powdered form of green tea leaves. It contains a special compound called L-theanine, which calms the mind and reduces stress. Science says that if your mind is calm, your digestive system will automatically function better.

Disadvantages of Matcha Tea
Matcha tea also contains caffeine. Therefore, if consumed in excessive quantities, it may cause some people to experience increased heart rate or acidity. Therefore, it should always be consumed in limited quantities.

Which drink is better?

While all three of these drinks are fine to drink, drinking them in moderation is considered beneficial for health. Furthermore, for those suffering from acidity, green tea or matcha tea diluted with water may be better. Furthermore, a balanced and rich diet rich in fiber is essential for good health, and these drinks cannot replace it.

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