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Caffeine dehydrates you significantly

Caffeine causes mild diuretic effect; hydration impact is minimal

Caffeine dehydrates your body and increases water loss significantly.

Caffeine has a mild diuretic effect but doesn't override hydration from the beverage. Net fluid balance remains positive with caffeinated drinks. You cannot become dehydrated from coffee consumption.

Believed 1980–2010
Year Revised 2011
Why Changed Oversimplification
Confidence Fully Debunked
Region Worldwide

Reception

7/10
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