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Does drinking water with an added flavor enhancer w/ caffeine, like mio energy, defeat the purpose of drinking water?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Caffeine: Yes. Of course. You do not need a physician to tell you that drinking something that causes dehydration is the opposite of drinking water for health.

Answered 8/22/2018

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