For years, we’ve been told coffee is a diuretic. That means it makes you pee more, right? The idea was that every latte or black drip would suck water right out of your cells. It sounds scary, but science has a different story.
Your grandma might wag her finger, saying, “That’s not real water, dear.” But grandma also thought margarine was healthier than butter. Times change. Modern research shows that for regular coffee drinkers, the diuretic effect is super mild. Your body adapts.
Imagine you’re a sponge. Coffee is like a splash of water, followed by a tiny squeeze. You still end up more wet than before. The net effect? Coffee does contribute to your daily fluid balance.
