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In 1995 Nasa did an unusual experiment on spiders - they gave them different drugs and looked at what happened to their webs. The webs of the spiders given caffeine were all over the place! Humans are not spiders though. And research shows that drinking coffee has lots of health benefits and could help you live longer. It helps with what's known as oxidative stress and is also good for gut health. But to get these positive benefits, you need to drink it in moderation. And you need to ideally drink it black. This short, all about the benefits and pitfalls of coffee, is presented by nutritionist Dr Hazel Wallace. Made in partnership with The Open University by Black Lab Films. Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ____________________________ Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Visit our website to see all of our videos: bbc.co.uk/ideas #bbcideas #caffeine #coffee #nutrition #nutritiontips #health #polyphenols #guthealth

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In 1995 Nasa did an unusual experiment on spiders - they gave them different drugs and looked at what happened to their webs. The webs of the spiders given caffeine were all over the place! Humans are not spiders though. And research shows that drinking coffee has lots of health benefits and could help you live longer. It helps with what's known as oxidative stress and is also good for gut health. But to get these positive benefits, you need to drink it in moderation. And you need to ideally drink it black. This short, all about the benefits and pitfalls of coffee, is presented by nutritionist Dr Hazel Wallace. Made in partnership with The Open University by Black Lab Films. Subscribe to BBC Ideas 👉 https://bbc.in/2F6ipav ____________________________ Do you have a curious mind? You’re in the right place. Our aim on BBC Ideas is to feed your curiosity, to open your mind to new perspectives, and to leave you that little bit smarter. So dive in. Let us know what you think. And make sure to subscribe! 👉https://bbc.in/2F6ipav Visit our website to see all of our videos: bbc.co.uk/ideas #bbcideas #caffeine #coffee #nutrition #nutritiontips #health #polyphenols #guthealth
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