Unablfgunre t1_ixuy8tk wrote
Reply to comment by Kingjoe97034 in ELI5 How is drinking a diet soda different than drinking plain water when it comes to your health? by LucyLegBeard
They also have other additives that essentially dehydrate your body.
antiquemule t1_ixv6zqw wrote
And what are they?
sixfourtykilo t1_ixv7y3k wrote
Well, to start with, caffeine. Caffeine is a diuretic, which dehydrates you.
This is true of any caffeinated beverage really.
HairAreYourAerials t1_ixv9fyh wrote
It’s a mild diuretic.
Applejuiceinthehall t1_ixw10g2 wrote
It is, but people who drink 4 or more cups of coffee a day aren't less dehydrated than people who don't drink that much.
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