Hi everyone:
I have heard in the past that caffeine has a diuretic effect. I was wondering, does the caffeine in a cup of coffee or a soda cause the body to lose more fluid than is contained in the coffee or soda? The reason I ask is that much of my fluid intake comes from diet sodas (about 4 per day). The rest of my fluid comes from about 2 bottles of water and 3 protein shakes (powder mixed with water.) I am mainly concerned since I am supplementing with creatine and I don't want to negate the benefits of it by consuming too much caffeine and losing too much water.
Thanks for your help,
techdraw
I have heard in the past that caffeine has a diuretic effect. I was wondering, does the caffeine in a cup of coffee or a soda cause the body to lose more fluid than is contained in the coffee or soda? The reason I ask is that much of my fluid intake comes from diet sodas (about 4 per day). The rest of my fluid comes from about 2 bottles of water and 3 protein shakes (powder mixed with water.) I am mainly concerned since I am supplementing with creatine and I don't want to negate the benefits of it by consuming too much caffeine and losing too much water.
Thanks for your help,
techdraw