Coffee and what it does to your body - BBC World Service

Billions of people around the world rely on a little cup of coffee to get them through the day. But have you ever stopped to think about what it's doing to your body?
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We take a deep dive into your coffee cup, to see what the caffeinated drink does to the human body and what happens if you have one too many espressos. We also go on a short history trip to see how it went from humble beginnings in Ethiopia, to a worldwide billion-dollar industry.
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Story: André Biernath and João da Mata
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Narrator: Natasha Peach
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[@TIDEMANCLEANERSULTD]

Please keep Drinking coffee because here in Uganda we grow coffee for a living 😅. It has helped many people to escape poverty

[@georgesos]

Don't worry,we will never stop drinking coffee,no matter how expensive it gets. You should demand higher prices for your produce that big companies get for a low price and resell for a huge profit. I wish you freedom from the big corporations that exploit you.

[@brazendesigns]

We want more coffee, not less! Glad it has lifted people out of poverty. ❤

[@random-accessmemory9201]

I will never ever stop drinking coffee until I die. 🥰

[@aliancemd]

That’s a great way to excuse my addiction.

[@hunteranime4793]

Yes Philippines is one of biggest coffee drinkers in the world.. our day is not complete without a cup or more each day

[@michaelhaywood8262]

I notice that coffee originated in Africa and is now largely grown in South America, especially Brazil and Columbia, whilst cocoa/chocolate originated in South America and is now widely grown in Africa.

[@luckbeforeleap]

3:01 is where it starts

[@anoop8387]

Thank you!

[@jbranche8024]

Coffee helps your make your bathroom business Easy. Web says causes stomach muscle movement/contractions, and gets colon working.

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@jbranche8024 Coffee also prevents Colon Cancer, and many other serious illnesses! Cheers!🇨🇦

[@philipehusani]

You're Amazing!!!

[@luffyluck]

Hero ❤

[@GoldBandit0]

I quit coffee after drinking it for 10 years daily and was addicted for sure. Everything is more in balance now, mood stabilised, and no more anxiety. The anxiety was the worst part for me

[@darthenx2585]

What do you drink now? I feel sometimes it's a habit to be sipping on something during the day and just drink water doesn't fill that gap.

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

​@@darthenx2585 switch to decaf? My second cup is a weak instant cappuccino

[@aryastark772]

@@darthenx2585coffee isn’t really hydrating though. Nowhere near as hydrating as tea anyway, When it’s got milk and other stuff added, it’s not refreshing like tea is refreshing as tea is mostly water but coffee is often thicker unless it’s just a black coffee

[@hudsonquay]

I quit my daily coffee for a few weeks and didn’t feel any different

[@ObserversOfHumanity]

same here! i only drink water now..coffee is just a stimulant meant to keep the masses going.

[@dirkgoldman1155]

BBC got some serious editors in their team. I am impressed by the motion graphics.

[@johngraves6878]

Yeah, it's almost like they were drinking coffee at the edit bay.

[@kelvinpell4571]

Pity their directors are fascists

[@Bennix]

I want their editor as well

[@Western_ENT]

You must have NEVER watched their documentaries programs then, such as the science or engineering ones, or the wild nature ones.. 😁 They have the best graphics and narratives, usually.

[@EbonySaints]

​@@Western_ENTThis. If there's one thing that people never complain about the Beeb is that their cameramen and editors are in a class of their own.

[@Msal19]

To anyone who says coffee is bad for you. I used to drink coffee like a madman with no limitations and no schedule. I was also an unhealthy person, with a bad diet and sleep habits. At the time, I could say coffee didn't do me much good; only kicking up my anxiety. As soon as I cleaned up my diet, improved my sleep, drank coffee an hour after waking up, and consumed it at a limit, caffeine has been nothing but good for my brain, body, and digestive system. Coffee also has antioxidants that are good for the body. Context matters when it comes to drinking coffee. In a controlled environment, I don't see how it's bad unless you have certain conditions.

[@blissfriend]

science begs to differ

[@firstearth8061]

True

[@bonitabonita7701]

As a coffee addicted person I normally skip negative videos on coffee 🤣

[@tibsyy895]

LOL! :D

[@PetLovers-DogCat]

😅😅 for me I can just drink milk coffee for some time not so often. If I drink strong coffee, I will be nervous 😬😬

[@shamohabibi]

Hahha

[@user-bj2xn8jk7t]

😂😂😂😅😅

[@lemedico]

Only after watching enough, and typing out a comment

[@malut224]

Watching this video while drinking coffee from Ethiopia.

[@kimjong-un1848]

You have phones in Uganda? Arent you living in the woods?

[@ChristianrnstrupRasmussen]

😎

[@narut4408]

​@kimjong-un1848 he said ethiopia. And we're using smoke signals, you prat😊

[@asefnak4764]

@@kimjong-un1848 either way we are accessing your contents lol

[@hostrow]

Doing the same in Denver USA

[@user-ef1qm2gy1t]

I used to love coffee for years and I needed it every morning as a my drug...but after several years I released how bad it was for my gut, my nervous system, my sleep and my brain. I stop it for 3 months, then return to it again, then stop it for good after 2 months. Sometimes i still miss that little boost in the morning....But I really don't miss how bad I can feel for the next 6 hours after. So happy to be coffee free now at 36 years old

[@frala2398]

Yeah, I don't need it anymore to start my day.

[@davideloi9176]

Same here. Had to stop drinking it for gut related issues and now I feel much better overall.

[@56hoperoad62]

U don’t know what u are you are missing

[@___beyondhorizon4664]

Everything in moderation

[@MrProzacmilkshake]

real men use RED BULL

[@luketarus2769]

Kenyans🇰🇪🇰🇪 are thankful for coffee consumers since it's our foreign exchange earner.

[@John-j5x2t]

That baster obama came from that place

[@kanmanisabapathy102]

I gave up coffee recently. I started drinking coffee daily at the age of sixteen, and it became an addiction. It all started when I wanted to stay awake and study for an exam. I totally regret drinking coffee for eighteen years. My health is much better after I quit coffee. I used to frequently get heartburn and mouth ulcers when I was drinking coffee. I also suffered from anemia because coffee and tea reduce the absorption of iron in your intestine.

[@shakeyj4523]

Coffee and tea, or the caffeine in the coffee and tea?

[@trentpettit6336]

Are you a GUINNESS drinker? Guinness can actually help people with iron deficiency!

[@jenvogue5005]

So true... It is an addictive drug

[@rajns8643]

I am slightly addicted to coffee (like its taste, but don't drink it everyday). However, when I drink it during exams, it doesn't make me stay awake at all....I feel naturally sleepy....

[@kanmanisabapathy102]

@trentpettit6336 Is that some kind of alcoholic drink? I don't like the smell of alcohol. It smells like the organic solvents in the chemistry lab.

[@alicemj1436]

I believe moderation is key in everything we do in life, drinking coffee is just one of them. I only drink coffee in the early morning hours. Filling up a cup with coffee and milk at 50-50 portion with one refill, would not touch coffee during the day. I have never had any trouble. I could not find a better way to consume both coffee and milk the same time. We all have our personal preference. You just have to figure out what fits you and stick to the routine.

[@A1Kirazz]

I didn’t get into coffee until I was 24… now I can’t go without it, it gives me life in the morning.

[@samved8099]

You’re addicted to it

[@fufurabumbacka]

Fentanyl is even more addictive.😊

[@A1Kirazz]

@@samved8099 It’s more that I’m getting older… I used to wake up feeling fresh and ready for anything. Now I wake up feeling like a corpse.

[@samved8099]

@@A1Kirazz that’s the caffeine causing that. If you go caffeine free for several days and get plenty of sleep + avoid screen time before going to bed you’ll wake up feeling fresher

[@A1Kirazz]

@@samved8099 No its not, cause I started drinking coffee when I got older / started waking up tired. I live a very healthy lifestyle, you're probably overweight while I'm not..

[@Hananጦssa]

In most of Ethiopian households, coffee is not a choice its just culture we love the smell and drink every morning, afternoon some even at late noon. Coffee is our life.

[@griesjm]

That’s why you guys win all the marathons

[@DD_18t]

we are doing the same thing in our country. Coffee connects people to become closer. I'm from Vietnam.

[@MrG_11]

I used to love coffee and feel elated after drinking. BUT as the "high" wore off I'd get headaches, feel lazy and start craving it. Ultimately took a decision to quit. Had to put up with headaches for about 2 weeks, now more than a year and all good coffee free

[@NeedMoarRage]

Something must be wrong there, as you shouldn't get those issues. Caffeine is a diuretic so you should be drinking water to keep you hydrated and avoid headaches. If you go to Italy, you'll be served water alongside your espresso.

[@habitsofsuccess4322]

First half of video: Explain everything that has happened in human history Second half of video: Actual reason we watched the video

[@GonzoTehGreat]

I also commented about this, but even worse they only talk about Caffeine, barely mentioning the other substances only at the very end....

[@bunmeng007]

This explains ur level of being patient

[@DigeeTheGenie]

"Hey, can we have a coffee break?" "NO" "Why?" "THE SUN IS A DEADLY LAY-ZOR" "oh, okay."

[@drpeemac]

I feel more lively without coffee. My heart is gentle and I am not anxious and jittery And no headaches any more...too

[@MrG_11]

I used to love coffee and feel elated after drinking. BUT as the "high" wore off I'd get headaches, feel lazy and start craving it. Ultimately took a decision to quit. Had to put up with headaches for about 2 weeks, now more than a year and all good coffee free

[@lubomirad7902]

My heart doesn't like coffee, my body too. Gives me heart beats

[@peanut422hb]

You broke free of the witches brew.....

[@nackjicholson1940]

​@@lubomirad7902 What do you mean "gives you heartbeats"? Your heart has been constantly beating your whole life.

[@jenvogue5005]

So true.... coffee is a drug that has side effects.

[@thesheperd7567]

Living in Thailand drinking fresh ground coffee from Vietnam. Our bodies are filters and we can enjoy these natural comforts. The electricity bill produces more anxiety and strokes.

[@BrownyBird]

😂😂😂😂

[@Mist3man4423]

I like coffee. It gives me an almost immediate boost of energy and alertness but it also causes me to get anxious, depressed and lose sleep. I even notice i get a stutter when i drink coffee.

[@shelleyhender8537]

Try combining half decade and half regular strength when brewing, this should help any symptoms/side effects. You can also adjust varying amounts of caffeinated and decaffeinated coffee, according to your body’s reaction. Try not to drink coffee after 3:00PM. I can drink it much later without experiencing side effects…including insomnia. Yet, my brother cannot tolerate any amount of coffee, so I looked into Green and Black Tea, as well as, other caffeinated options on his behalf. Strangely, I discovered my brother is able to drink Green and Black Tea…yet…I cannot touch Green Tea without experiencing severe side effects…ranging from migraine headaches, nausea/vomiting, and severe joint pain - to name a few. Scientific research has demonstrated coffee to be effective in preventing multiple diseases…Alzheimer’s, Chronic Constipation, and Colon Cancer, among many others. Cheers!🇨🇦☺🇨🇦

[@shakeyj4523]

Why in the world would you like something that makes you anxious, depressed and lose sleep??

[@Mist3man4423]

@@shakeyj4523 Clearly you missed the first part of my post.

[@shakeyj4523]

@@Mist3man4423 No. I just paid attention to the most important part.

[@lacho2670]

@@shakeyj4523 because its an addictive stimulant that tastes good, its a drug at the end of the day

[@MalluStyleMultiMedia]

We had coffee beans in our backyard when I was growing up in Kerala, India 🇮🇳

[@alejobola]

Watching this while drinking my coffee ("tinto" as we call it) here in Colombia, one of the most important coffee producers in the world ❤☕

[@Uhmm485]

I just had some Columbian coffee here in Norway :-) Thanks for sharing.

[@dabrams84]

Ty for the coffee, Colombia.

[@VeXGamingLSRP]

you tinto

[@mikewinston8709]

Plus cocaine…😂😂😂

[@AngelaRamirez-dd4hd]

Me too haha From Manizales to the world!

[@MadDog-65]

Quit coffee a few weeks ago and can already feel the benefits. Anxiety is way down, and heart palpitations are not so noticeable stable mood has improved stress levels are down.

[@julianinurgahayati911]

I have been drinking coffee for about 40 years and recently stopped for 2 years. However I didn't see any changes or benefits so I went back to drinking coffee

[@zando5108]

He who controls the coffee bean, controls the universe.

[@leshan8790]

my caffeine, my arabica, my bean

[@fftere]

The coffee must flow

[@roxanneweichinger9318]

Amen!

[@TheOtherKine]

Well, ANY drug, mind. LOL

[@IamtheMan1111]

Then just sleep. Who needs coffee

[@user-mw2ky8qq7g]

I quit drinking coffee 8 year ago. Totally worth it. So much energy when you stay coffee free long term, you wouldn’t imagine.

[@starrystarrybee]

EIGHT YEARS, NOT EIGHT YEAR

[@Sereno44]

I love coffee... healthy full of antioxidants and mainly caffeine... I'll drink coffee until God calls me to his presence

[@shelleyhender8537]

I am enjoying a delicious, energizing cup at this very moment! I absolutely agree with you! Cheers!🇨🇦

[@BelialTnTn]

Isn't god present everywhere, which makes you already in his presence? Hail Satan.

[@JosephMwema]

Will there be coffee up there?

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@JosephMwema I sure hope so!😉

[@finlav335]

It lands in the acidic category, which isn't good for your body.

[@Nelia286]

Fresh brewed black coffee no sugar in the morning ❤❤❤

[@NeedMoarRage]

Yess, can't beat it. A splash of milk is fine but no sugar or those nasty creamers and syrups. Then it really becomes unhealthy

[@anashappydays]

Perfect ❤

[@vishwesh2807]

I am ffalling for you after reading this one as i myself gonna write this one!!!!😁😁

[@ArgeologicalMonkeyZone]

no sugar it is too strong coffee.

[@English5daysshortsS]

Please continue enjoying your coffee, as here in Vietnam, coffee cultivation is their livelihood. ☕🌱

[@simoni6770]

When I was studying in India, I consumed a lot of coffee. The effects this had on me were a nightmare! I had very little sleep, developed migraines, had rapid heartbeats and was very irritable and always on some kind of an impulse. I discovered coffee might have been the cause when, on one particular week I did not take coffee and I felt different. Since then, I stopped taking coffee completely!

[@Seeta_sa_gauta]

Early when you stopped, did you feel exhausted?

[@KoreanGuySean]

Well done!

[@MalluStyleMultiMedia]

I grew up drinking black coffee as a baby. Now I can’t shut down my brain 😂 I can think forever I love coffee ❤❤ the smell of freshly brewed coffee ❤❤

[@venomdealer790]

After Parents, Siblings and God...Coffee is the most valuable subject in my life.

[@Rennrogue]

And only three of those things are real.

[@carmenelisaarango84]

Great point.

[@JosephMwema]

Not money which can buy you coffee for yourself and your parents and your siblings and make you thankful to God for the gift of the coffee bean to humanity?

[@krox477]

​@@JosephMwemamoney itself has no value it's about what money can do

[@valevisa8429]

In my case coffee comes before god.

[@serojdegraaf]

Perfect video to watch while I have my first cup of coffee in de morning.

[@sammyt3514]

One of the most important aspects about coffee that should’ve been mentioned in the video is the fact that coffee is one of the most heavily sprayed crops by insecticides, so it is highly recommended that you seek out organic coffee.

[@NATASHAHENDERSON-e7k]

Can you recommend any retailers of organic coffee?, I don't buy from the internet. I've looked this year for organic in the town I live but nowhere stocks any. Some advice would be good please.

[@sammyt3514]

@@NATASHAHENDERSON-e7k I’m in Canada and I buy a local organic coffee brand readily available at the supermarkets here called Kicking Horse. It’s also available on Amazon and in some parts of the US.

[@benclarkson4205]

Maybe this is the wrong place to ask if you don’t buy from the internet. 🤔

[@mindbomb9341]

My pain doctor (who is also a true expert in metabolism) who has now become one of my closest friends, did research into caffeine after I told him for years I do worse after I have my coffee. He discovered that caffeine blocks the function of a key natural pain blocking chemical in the body. We both discussed it and realized that I was BY FAR the worst in my pain disease when I was drinking free coffee at work. The amplified bone crushing pain ended up costing me my job -- and career. Based on what he and I have learned about caffeine and pain, I would recommend that anyone struggling with chronic pain stop drinking coffee (and sadly even decaf... long story). Go for a month without it to see how you do. Then you can consider starting again.

[@gregknipe8772]

last year I realized that years of periodic painful, red and purple toes, which eventually peeled like the frost nip peels, was caused by my caffeine intake from lots of coffee, lots of chocolate milk and excessive hot coco powder. it has an affect on some peoples liver. 12 months without coffee. I miss it, but I save a LOT of money... for some reason, moderation is more difficult with psychoactive substances ; ),

[@shelleyhender8537]

Have you ever tried combining varying amounts of decaffeinated and caffeinated coffee when brewing? I have to do so for some of my family members who are sensitive to caffeine. At Christmas and throughout the Holiday Season, I make “Specialty Coffees” for family and friends alike. I even make fully decaf and various combinations of caffeinated/decaffeinated for those who are sensitive to caffeine. This way, everyone enjoys their specialty cup of Java, along with my homemade baking. Cheers!🇨🇦

[@davideloi9176]

The problem is that caffeine is highly addictive, so when you feel sleepy in the morning and you think “oh, my god, I cannot function without coffee” it’s actually because you are having withdrawal symptoms. If you stop drinking coffee you are (almost) perfectly awake as soon as you open your eyes.

[@thethoughtfulpeanut6662]

I cut my coffee with chicory, 1/2 and 1/2. Tastes great; more inulin; less caffeine and just as satisfying. No sugar added, just some whole milk. Perfect.

[@shelleyhender8537]

Good suggestion. Unfortunately, I have Crohn’s disease, so I cannot consume inulin, unless I want to be hospitalized. So, what I do is use a locally sourced, organic decaffeinated and caffeinated roast. I use varying amounts of both, depending upon who I’m sharing my coffee with. On the occasion where I combine half decaffeinated with caffeinated, I can enjoy a bit more coffee in my day, which is always delightful! Cheers!🇨🇦

[@kakadots]

Just one cup daily is enough for me; ground coffee in a cafetière with a splash of single cream👌🏽

[@sabarinath4524]

As a caffeine person this was so cool to know

[@virginiabotha3545]

Listen, when something is good, it's good.🙂 It's that simple.

[@antbod3635]

I really enjoy my cup of coffee - actually at least 10 cups a day and at 55 years old I am very pleased to carry on and have no regret over supporting the industry.

[@ToxicFruitSnack]

Hell yeah brother that’s a lot! Sometimes i mostly have 3 or 2 lol 10 might be overkill for me though

[@anyaharris5617]

Everyone is different. 10 cups of coffee would kill my stomach. I drink about 3 or 4 cups a day. If I drink more, my body gets used to it, and I don't have the stimulating effect. But if it works for you, go for it!

[@JosephMwema]

With sugar or no sugar? Con azucar o sin azucar?

[@SirSlicer66]

Your stupid.

[@adam2178]

Coffee is a very addictive and damaging drugs. Please stop drinking it!

[@Jordan-rh5rm]

Good work on the animations, it makes the story much more interesting. Props to the editor

[@aroundandround]

0:50 Fun to think how persistent ancient people might’ve been in experimenting with different ways to somehow consume this hard bean until they discovered the best way was to roast them and then powder and run scalding hot water through them to extract their nutrients.

[@MacrobianNomad]

Those Sufis in Yemen needed something to feel all that night time worshiping so they were hard at work lol

[@gerryhouska2859]

What nutrients?

[@shelleyhender8537]

@@gerryhouska2859 Antioxidants and minerals are contained in coffee. Depending upon the brewing method…magnesium, manganese, chromium, cobalt, potassium, B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin) are valuable sources contained in coffee. There are also benefits to the body, along with preventing serious illnesses…Alzeihmer’s disease and Colon Cancer to name just two. Cheers!🇨🇦

[@michealadeleye7476]

Ethiopia and Africa as a whole should be rich with all the natural resources, so it speaks volumes of how the western world have EXPLOITED us.

[@tyler8481]

😂😂😂who has exploited who! Exploitation is the cost of ignorance. instead we should do something to reform.

[@thexperimenter88]

Africans are not motivated people, stop blaming others. It’s not a fluke that African countries that have more immigrants are the ones doing better such as Kenya, Uganda, South Africa

[@handson-w8c]

No mention that its highly addictive and its effects diminish over time requiring higher doses

[@KedrickNKweh]

As an active gym goer. I had no clue that my lack of recovery was due to my intense coffee intake. The level of insomnia that I had to deal with over the years were absolutely unbearable. Don't get me wrong, I enjoyed some of the benefits of coffee as mentioned in this video. Mainly, "The suppression of appetite and massive increase in strength /energy levels. However I would never prioritize a coffee over my sleep, as it could have been very detrimental to my overall health. So I had to quit!! Nonetheless, I still miss that massive aroma!

[@ZExpert-hk6kf]

My life is 10x better after I quit coffee

[@TheCitrusPanda]

Eh, mine is 10x better with it.

[@ReadMyComments]

Nope

[@calsitup]

tea is more refreshing

[@DSAK55]

you sure it's not 11x

[@heronblue3577]

My rule is just 1 cup of coffee a day around 10am or half an hour after I wake up if I have the gym.

[@philiptaylor7902]

Coffee is great, but you can’t beat a nice cup of tea.

[@sultanateofoman]

Tea is great, but you can't beat a nice up of .... tea

[@tyler8481]

Tea with sugar is poison.

[@RemyNas24]

Yaaaaaassssss

[@ST52655]

💯

[@airiello]

Tea is the bestttt.

[@gunshipzeroone3546]

Yes, I have around 5 mugs of coffee aday and don't have any coffee or tea after 4 pm as I have a better sleep pattern. When I go to bed around 10, I just drink water from 4 pm to 9 pm..

[@GauravPadawe]

She forgot the most important thing ... Coffee pushes out 💩 💩 out the back door .

[@narut4408]

factsss😂😂😂

[@valp.5095]

I gave up drinking any caffeinated drinks a few weeks ago, to see if it changes my energy levels and anxiety. I did not expect much of a change as I drank low to moderate amounts of tea and occasionally coffee (most often only one cup but never exceeding 2 cups) for more than 30 years. I couldn’t have been more wrong. My digestion has never been better, I have more energy and sleep better and less anxiety. Of course I miss my morning cup, but the way I feel now outweighs the small pleasure. I only drink water and herbal tea now.

[@addanametocontinue]

Coffee by itself is okay. Coffee with creamer just makes it so much better.

[@RotiJohn-c3z]

well... for some beans, yes.. for others, naa.. less so

[@Boston82bl]

Yes it may taste better with sugar and creamer but then you lose all the coffee benefits once you add that poison.

[@NeedMoarRage]

Creamers are basically a poison, try not to get accustomed to it. If the coffee is of good quality and brewed well you should not need that, especially those artificial flavoured ones. Milk will give that hint of sweetness and balance.

[@swisstrader]

@@Boston82blhow? No real negatives with cream or milk

[@Dahpie]

Yuck, black coffee is better. If your coffee is of good quality it will taste nice without creamer, sugar and all that unhealthy crap you put in it.

[@jasperherr8694]

I don't drink coffee because it causes bloatedness. I drink tea and that's it. Very rarely I drink mocha when I have the time to make it.

[@zealousprogrammer4539]

I would hate any doctor that prohibit me the consumption of coffee!

[@random-accessmemory9201]

GERD it is. HAHAHAHAHA.

[@Ken_from_Mumbai]

U need a better product. How does cocaine sound?

[@samved8099]

That’s cuz you’re an addict.

[@zealousprogrammer4539]

@@Ken_from_Mumbai Caffeine is fine! thank for your suggestion though. hahaha.

[@apara2005]

If you ever have to go to a gastroenterologist, that's the first thing they make you give up. It's horrible!!!

[@monkeyguy80]

I simply can’t live without drinking coffee! ☕️

[@JaydenLawson]

I've never had coffee until a few years ago, when I started testing it. My overall takeaway is that it leaves me with less energy, and makes me more tired and less energetic about life and all the things I'm focusing on. I recommend you try cutting out this dangerous drug - try going a week without it. Being addicted to or reliant on any drug is terrible. You don't have to cut it out completely, but just try and see for yourself how you feel.

[@ttpoetsdepartment]

I had low BP and coffee helps

[@SSJ4Vegiito]

@@JaydenLawsonSome people (like me) need coffee. I have a very bad case of insomnia so I 100% need it or my eyes burn. I’d have no power otherwise

[@airiello]

That's not a good thing, you should get help for that.

[@extrememinimalism]

Now imagine someone saying that they simply can't live without cigarettes, alcohol or meth. Addicts say that. And yet somehow when it's applied to coffee, it's okay.

[@roxximusik8958]

Reading the comments, it's pretty clear that regular consumption of coffee doesn't suit everyone. It's a powerful and addictive stimulant and should be treated with respect. Decent coffee is also expensive !

[@DhibaTada]

I never had a cup of coffee in my life and never will. Thank you!

[@MultiPappy]

You are the real smart person.

[@swift150_67]

You are just an extreme, missed the yummy taste of coffee and its aroma, you can drink it once in way.

[@Docfly62]

So why'd ya click....just asking

[@DhibaTada]

@@Docfly62 curiosity

[@forextradingclasseskannur5804]

Always choose the middle path. Going extremes is a bad idea in most cases.

[@ImmersionImagery]

Your animators spent alot of time on this, coffee probably helped but awesome job to them!

[@alexanderbell33]

Coffee is detrimental to your health is SO many ways. All drugs make you feel good temporarily, but then you start to depend upon them, and then they begin taking their toll. If you are addicted to coffee, try one week without it, and drink more water instead.

[@hemaleite6331]

I am enjoying my morning coffee while watching this video.

[@albacan]

Shanghai claims to have the most cafes. They sell coffee, mainly latte, but they also sell a myriad of other enjoyable drinks which keeps their doors open into the early evenings

[@AndriaBobbles]

Me watching this whilst drinking my coffee, at least I can remind others of all the benefits of my beloved espresso or black coffee now! 😅

[@litutheking8190]

And i making it Daily and drink and selling it lol

[@SATHISH_TT_FAM]

I'm watching this video by drinking coffee 😂

[@catrevenger]

Watching this video full of bull shit i am drinking my raw cow milk

[@MarketingToolkit1]

I drink half a cup a day in the morning especially after a full restful sleep, three or four days a week.

[@patricialyons383]

My boost first thing in my day is one teaspoon of cinnamon (don’t take more than 1 tsp) and I take one teaspoon of tumeric. Then I eat my breakfast with two cups coffee this has no affect on me. So if u don’t drink coffee try my cinnamon/tumeric mixed with water or yoghurt don’t take dry as u may choke. Enjoy it starts my day perfectly.

[@rayah_v_dc]

I can’t drink coffee or black tea due to a severe sensitivity to caffeine. I am grateful for this “condition.” I see how sadly addicted people are and shake my head every time I see the ridiculously long lines at Starbucks and other coffee shops.

[@stephenbudhan9117]

When I drink coffee or caffeine based soda I tend to relax ...I can go to sleep right away

[@daviddyer9066]

May be your undiagnosed adhd ?

[@enmn6001]

Really.. I struggle to sleep after drinking coffee especially in the evenings

[@bashirmusah4840]

Anyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life.

[@tatianavorobiova8015]

had hazelnut, honey coffee this morning ❤

[@MichaellaSapphire]

I drank instant coffee daily for more than 3 years straight. Every day, I drink a minimum of one cup of coffee but it can get up to four cups a day. I quit drinking it February this year and the headache, lethargy, nausea and bodyache that I went through for 2 weeks because of it was enough to make me not touch it anymore. 😅

[@MartinParnham]

Instant coffee is muck. I'm not saying "real" coffee is any better for you but at least it tastes nicer!

[@dabrams84]

I'm making coffee right now!

[@hanskazan7403]

addict

[@dabrams84]

@@hanskazan7403 True.

[@Kathy12388]

Add me a cup

[@KURENANI]

The first time I drank an energy drink, it did nothing to me. I was able to sleep 1 hour after ingesting it and that was when I returned home. Ever since then, I have only noticed 1 effect it had on my body and that is that I can see better after drinking a can at once, around 80mg. This doesn't happen often, and the fact that caffeine doesn't give me any benefits outside of it has made me have no desire to drink any sort of caffeine-laced drinks.

[@SujithaWordSmith]

So lovely. Since I'm a coffee addict, at least I can tell others how good this habit is. Although being an addict doesn't mean a great thing at all. However, I love your videos.

[@michaelshive6748]

As a coffe lover, I agree. Coffee runs through my veins

[@suefountain2119]

It often works for me to stop a migraine which is a disease that affects the nervous system so now i’m understanding why drinking coffee helps

[@mark-ish]

Migraine is symptom, not a disease.

[@HazimZaki-y8b]

I went through the same thing as you but I only found out I was actually deficient in other minerals and vitamins. I began consuming Zinc and vitamin c in the morning and I no longer have headaches! You should give it a go if your migraine persist.

[@gazzyb85]

The migraine is likely due to coffee addiction and its withdrawal effects. It is very common to experience a headache when you start to withdraw from coffee, even after just a few hours without it. Drinking coffee again can relieve the headache. This occurs because caffeine blocks adenosine receptors in the brain, and during withdrawal, the accumulated adenosine exerts its effects more strongly.

[@suefountain2119]

@@gazzyb85 I didn’t think that I had a coffee addiction as I only drink 1 mug (2 cups) a day after breakfast. If my migraine is full swing, coffee doesn’t have any taste and i don’t want to drink it.

[@christianfrommuslim]

As the Enlightenment discovered, we live an orderly universe - not a random one. This reflects design by a designer.

[@coolrad1367]

watching this while Im drinking my cup of coffee

[@marinanikolaeva8031]

I'm surprised that almost all people say coffee prevents them from sleep, and that people shouldn't drink it in the afternoon. As for me, coffee makes me relaxed for about half an hour, then it makes me sleepy. If I have insomnia I make a good cup of coffee at about 2 or 3 am, relax, and in half an hour or so I fall asleep.

[@kittyblingbling]

COFFEE WILL ALWAYS BE MY FUEL!

[@boluo2000]

I don’t know if other people have similar experiences. I’ve been struggling with my depression for years until I stopped drinking coffee. I woke up early in the morning and couldn’t falling back asleep when I took coffee. This made me much easier to be angry and depressed. In the long term, it really affected to me maybe due to my personal body conditions.

[@perfect_chaos4217]

this is how I am feeling right now and I decided to stop Coffee completly as of Yesterday , the 26 th of May .

[@christaylor8337]

I quit coffee for four years. My experience was the same as yours, my anxiety all but went away when I quit. Now I drink half caffeine half decaf and I don't seem to be having any problems but I know the absolute first moment I get insomnia or anxiety, I am quitting again.

[@TricksyBix]

Coffee also stimulates the production of the hormone gastrin, which helps push food through the gut. So if you find drinking coffee helps you to do a poo, then you are correct, it does!

[@arkadiyyaslynsky9294]

Yeah I learned that coffee/café/кава originated by farmers in Ethiopia I learned so a few years ago, and from that I assumed it spread throughout the entire world. the beverage Americano originated in world war 2 latte is the Italian word for milk.

[@Ghost_PM11]

May your coffee kick in before reality does.

[@chicagofineart9546]

My hero, and coffee aficionado, Jurgen Habermas.

[@Albusowner]

I am surprised this video only listed positive effects and ignored all the negative aspects including addiction, increased anxiety, headaches and increased irritability and withdrawals. Addiction to anything can be dangerous and should be treated cautiously

[@Bane-l7h]

I am surprised you say this, because they do actually mention some negative aspects. Did you watch the whole video?

[@MartinParnham]

Erm, no it didn't. It actually mentioned all of those effects before then going on to describe the positive effects.

[@1RoseRose]

Coffee is not for everyone, I am drinking black coffee from I was 17 years old, I can skip days without coffee, somedays I concentrate working and I do not drink my coffee, but most of the days I drink, no bad effects on me. However I know people who cannot drink they feel horrible so listen to your body, it is the most important.

[@ozzylink]

Ethiopian & Somalis we’re drinking Coffee before ppl knew what it was. Somalis introduced it to the Arab world with ports since they are close to the Arab world

[@BornIn82]

Beautifully compiled video. Hats off to the BBC Team.

[@MartinParnham]

I was thinking this. BBC gets a lot of criticism- some of it warranted - but the World Service is generally very good and this video is very well put together.

[@cecilycook5592]

Between my ADHD and chronic pain due to my nervous system.... caffeine helps a lot. Specially coffee in the morning. Or afternoon if, for what ever reason, i didn't have my morning coffee. Will admit its not best for my IBS but also why i drink a lot of water as well. But i will happily take that issue with the benefits i get, which outweigh any negative.

[@WORLD-DEMOCRACY-7791]

I ❤ my coffee and always will😊 Thankyou😊

[@FreddyFromage-lk4mp]

the BBC telling me coffee may be good for me, I will hold this lightly

[@Pedrocross69]

going for a cofee now 🤣

[@LindaGray-o7j]

76 yrs old here, been drinking coffee / cappuccino for near 60 yrs. Two mugs each morning for breakfast, another two for lunch, one with supper, my only meal of the day, then one around 10PM. Still slim fit and active, won't listen to anything derogatory about my habit 👍🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿👍

[@rvbsoundfactory]

Love my cup of coffee. Made from my relatively high end coffee maker.

[@asaltosdefe]

Who edited these videos? Give that person raise immediately.

[@camillacars]

We love talking about coffee don’t we?

[@heatherclarke2361]

If I hear the word coffee then I have to drink coffee..my families called me coffee queen ❤❤❤❤

[@letheliu6214]

I drink coffee every day, but more as an emotional comfort. When I visit countries that don’t have good coffee and I don’t drink it, I don’t feel a thing.

[@Novastar.SaberCombat]

I stopped drinking coffee in 2020. Didn't really have much until 2016 or so anyhow. IDK... I don't think it really had all that much of an impact on my productivity. Over 2020-2024, I outlined, wrote, developed, edited, formatted, designed, and published 420,000 words and 250+ illustrations (books 1-3). Book four is almost complete, and it's around 170k and 100 illustrations. 🙂 Coffee-less for something like 1400+ days. Doesn't really matter, I guess. I work 9a-6p most every M-F (barring sickness, special events, an occasional week off, etc.). 🐲✨🐲✨🐲✨

[@dilanrusiru587]

Watching this video while drinking coffee from Sri Lanka

[@ZExpert-hk6kf]

I have seen many people suffering from drinking coffee for a long time. I will not be one of them.

[@2girls1coop]

I quit coffee for 3 months this year. I definitely would feel some of the same annoyances as I normally do, but my impulsivity to act on those annoyances went WAY down.