Question: Why Is Caffeine Off Limits?

[Butterthebean 8,146]

For every article that says caffeine is not a diuretic, there is another one that says it is.

http://www.livestrong.com/article/294664-diuretic-effects-of-caffeine/

[SleeveDreamer 383]

It can cause dehydration and also inflammation and irritation in your tummy and it takes your tummy at least 12 weeks to heal.

[mesaucedo 207]

It is a diuretic if you drink large quantities. Also, outdated information is used as sources for most articles that site it as such. (first articles most recent source is late '90s)

Most of us that have been sleeved drink maybe a cup or coffee or a soda a day, definitely not getting dehydrated from it unless by some miracle that is all you drink.

[Butterthebean 8,146]

I'm still looking for the source in the articles that say it is not a diuretic, but I must have missed it because I can't find any source. Of course, I'm looking at it on my phone and I'm way past the point of needing glasses.

[misslisa810 33]

I drink it everyday but just make sure I get extra Water in case it's a diuretic. It's good with my Miralax! Lol!

[mesaucedo 207]

I'm still looking for the source in the articles that say it is not a diuretic, but I must have missed it because I can't find any source. Of course, I'm looking at it on my phone and I'm way past the point of needing glasses.

The first one at the bottom has a tab that says "references"

References

• Armstrong LE, et al. Caffeine, fluid-electrolyte balance, temperature regulation, and exercise-heat tolerance. Exercise and Sport Sciences Review. 2007;35:135.
  
• Maughan RJ, et al. Caffeine ingestion and Fluid balance: A review. Journal of Human Nutrition and Dietetics. 2003;16:411.
  
• Lopez RM, et al. The influence of nutritional ergogenic aids on exercise heat tolerance and hydration status. Current Sports Medicine Reports. 2009;8:192.
  
• Ruxton CH, et al. Black tea is not significantly different from Water in the maintenance of normal hydration in human subjects: Results from a randomized controlled trial. British Journal of Nutrition. In press. Accessed June 2, 2011.
  
• Zeratsky KA (expert opinion). mayo Clinic, Rochester, Minn. June 2, 2011.
  

The second one is written by the source, a dietitian at the American Institute for Cancer Research