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Does Drinking Coffee Cause Dehydration?

Coffee has mild diuretic effects, but moderate consumption does not cause dehydration as commonly believed.

GulfWire Chief Editor

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The claim is partially true. Coffee contains caffeine, which has a mild diuretic effect, but normal consumption does not significantly dehydrate the body.

Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages worldwide, but it is often linked with dehydration due to its caffeine content.

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