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Is coffee a diuretic?
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Caffeine: Caffeine is a diuretic that can lead to dehydration. Yes.
Answered 4/29/2015
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Yes: Caffeine is a diuretic.
Answered 4/29/2015
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Coffee: The caffeine in coffee is a diuretic.
Answered 4/29/2015
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