, March 30 -- For many people, starting the day without a cup of coffee is unthinkable. Beyond providing a quick energy boost and helping with bowel movements, coffee may offer several health benefits.

Dr Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist trained at Harvard and Stanford, recently shared on Instagram how drinking black coffee daily for two weeks can positively affect the body.

He said regular coffee consumption may support liver health by lowering the risk of conditions such as fatty liver, fibrosis and cirrhosis. While not a cure-all, it can help reduce the buildup of harmful scar tissue in the liver.

According to Dr Sethi, coffee also helps improve metabolism. Compounds like chlorogenic acid may enhance insulin sensitivity, while st...