What effects can alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels in the body?
Posted by Caffe | Posted in Other - Health | Posted on 07-02-2010
Tagged Under : Caffeine, Greatful Thanks, Hydration Levels
Candy C asked:
What effects can alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels in the body? Or if anyone can find a link to a good site I would be very greatful! Thanks!
What effects can alcohol and caffeine have on hydration levels in the body? Or if anyone can find a link to a good site I would be very greatful! Thanks!
Both chemicals are mild diuretics and will cause you to urinate off some free body water causing mild dehydration.
Both are diuretics, meaning they promote the creation of urine by your kidneys, which often leads to dehydration.