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« on: April 09, 2010, 12:38:58 PM » |
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Is it really true that for every coffee you drink, you need to drink more water to compensate for the dehydration it causes? I am a coffee lover, but also drink anywhere from 2-3L of water every day. I don't really drink anything else, with the exception of milk once in a while.
That being said, I tend to feel thirsty a lot, despite the amount of water I drink. I don't think I'm dehydrated, since my urine is not dark at all, but I just always seem to have a bit of a dry mouth. I've also been adding Nuun tablets to my everyday water that sits on my desk. It seems to have helped a bit, but not in a major way.
(Oh, and perhaps I should add that I sweat a lot when I workout, which is normally 4-6 days per week)
Anyone who feels like weighing in, your thoughts are welcome!
Cheers,
Stephanie
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« Reply #1 on: April 09, 2010, 03:34:51 PM » |
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G'day Stephanie,
Coffee won't dehydrate you it just doesn't translate to 1 cup of coffee equalling 1 cup of H2O because of a slight diuretic effect. Depending on the amount of Coffee you drink, whether it is decaffeinated or not, and how sensitive you are to the caffeine I'd be more concerned with the associated side effects. (i.e. arythmia, anxiety, sleep problems and such) It has been shown to reduce preceived exertion so it is concidered a PED though it is not a banned one. Though it used to be banned over a certain limit.
If you are frequently thirsty and you are drinking lots of fluids it might be a good idea to see your health care provider with regards to blood sugar issues and diabetes especially if there is a family history.
Hope this helps.
Peace
Peter
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« Reply #2 on: April 12, 2010, 08:33:47 AM » |
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Thanks for your insight Peter.
I'm not a huge coffee drinker, but I have one (the loaded stuff, no decaf here) in the morning to get myself going, and sometimes another one in the afternoon. I've thought about switching to decaf, because I think it's more the habit of having the coffee than the caffeine that appeals to me!
I haven't had my blood sugars tested since I had my youngest son, which was almost 3 years ago. I've got a yearly checkup coming up, so I'll have to make sure they check my blood sugar. Can blood sugar issues really make you feel thirsty all the time?
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« Reply #3 on: April 12, 2010, 11:10:56 AM » |
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« Reply #4 on: April 12, 2010, 01:49:29 PM » |
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Interesting read....I'll be chatting with my doctor for sure. Is it really possible to develop diabetes even though I eat healthy and get lots of exercise?? I have a sweet tooth, but it's in check most of the time!
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« Reply #5 on: April 12, 2010, 07:30:57 PM » |
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It is always wise to check with your doctor or NP to be sure, but undiagnosed diabetes is generally characterized by excessive thirst, excessive urination, and thirdly, by excessive hunger. Even if you eat well and are fit, a family history of diabetes still puts you at risk; as it has been so wisely said: You cannot outrun your genes!
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