Does Coffee Dehydrate You? A Urologist Reveals the Truth

Coffee addict? Wake up and smell the coff—oh wait, your day started strong, right? If you’re like many Americans, you’ve probably already downed a couple cups of Joe—and we do mean many Americans: 70% of US adults say they drink coffee every week, while 62% report drinking it daily, according to a 2023 survey done by the National Coffee Association of America.

However, while coffee has many fans, there is one big potential drawback. Coffee sometimes gets a bad rap as being unhealthy for one main reason: It’s dehydrating. Does your beloved beverage deserve such defamation? A urologist spilled the beans to The Healthy @Reader’s Digest.

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