0856 – Myth 2: Caffeine Makes You Dehydrated
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2023.05.06 – 0856 – Myth 2: Caffeine Makes You Dehydrated
Myth #2: Caffeine makes you dehydrated
The effect is almost miniscule and the 1928 research the claim is based on[1] doesn’t hold up to todays’ more rigorous research. NPR says “Essentially, with the exception of higher alcohol-content beverages like hard liquor, all liquids count towards hydration. As does food. The experts we spoke to say about 20% of your fluid intake comes from the food you eat, from fruits and vegetables to pasta.”
[1] https://jpet.aspetjournals.org/content/33/2/167
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