The Claim
Habitual caffeine consumption at or below 156 mg per day has no significant effect on fluid retention following consumption of caffeinated energy drinks, as measured by the Beverage Hydration Index at 120 and 240 minutes post-consumption.
What the research says
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People who regularly drink small amounts of caffeine (up to 156 mg per day) do not retain more or less fluid after consuming caffeinated energy drinks compared to when they do not consume them, based on measurements taken 2 and 4 hours after drinking.
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Habitual caffeine consumption (up to 156 mg/day) does not significantly alter fluid retention in response to caffeinated energy drinks, as measured by Beverage Hydration Index (BHI) at 120 and 240 minutes, contradicting the hypothesis that tolerance reduces diuretic effects.
When someone drinks a caffeinated beverage, caffeine blocks a signal in the kidneys that normally helps retain water and salt, causing more urine to be made. But if the drink also has salt and sugar, those ingredients help the kidneys hold onto more water and salt, which cancels out the caffeine effect. This balance happens whether the person drinks caffeine often or rarely, so their body doesn’t become used to caffeine making them pee more.
What the research says
1 studyPeople who drink caffeine regularly didn’t hold onto fluid any better than people who rarely drink it after having energy drinks — so their bodies didn’t get used to caffeine’s pee-making effect.
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