Simon Cotton takes a look at those compounds that find themselves in the news or relate to our everyday lives.
Is caffeine safe?
Why do you ask?
Well, it's been in the news that a young man died from caffeine poisoning
Simon Cotton discusses caffeine, where does it come from, is it safe, and just how does it give you that buzz?
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