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Wanted to know if i can just drink green tea instead of water?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

In order to get: Sufficient hydration, you would be drinking too much green tea. Green tea can act as a diuretic. So - the answer is no. Drink green tea in moderation ; drink water in abundance.

Answered 12/3/2013

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