Coffee contains caffeine, a mild diuretic that causes the body to excrete more water through the kidneys. This has led many people to worry that drinking coffee in hot weather will cause the body to lose water more quickly, according to the health website Verywell Health .
However, according to Mr. Rob van Dam, nutrition expert, George Washington University (USA), moderate coffee consumption does not cause dehydration for healthy adults. The amount of water in coffee can partially compensate for the diuretic effect of caffeine.
Moderate coffee consumption does not cause dehydration in healthy adults
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Who should not drink coffee in hot weather?
This problem often occurs in people who are not used to drinking coffee or do not regularly consume beverages containing caffeine.
At that time, the body has not adapted and is easily affected by the diuretic effect of caffeine. These people should limit drinking coffee or energy drinks on hot days to avoid excessive dehydration.
How to drink coffee and stay hydrated
To enjoy coffee while keeping your body hydrated, you should drink water in between. For example, for every 350 ml cup of coffee, you should drink 1-2 glasses of water. This way, your body will not become dehydrated, even though you still drink coffee as usual.
Natalie Newell, a nutritionist in the US, said that each person has a different reaction to caffeine, but on average adults should not drink more than 400 mg of caffeine per day.
A shot of espresso contains about 64 mg of caffeine, while a large cup of coffee contains about 90-100 mg.
If you feel thirsty, dizzy, tired or have dry skin, you may be dehydrated. In this case, you should cut down on coffee and drink more water.
Source: https://thanhnien.vn/uong-ca-phe-trong-thoi-tiet-nong-co-khien-co-the-nhanh-mat-nuoc-185250713145126718.htm
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