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I was wondering is drinking decaf herbal tea as good as water?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

There are a # of : Benefits to drinking green tea but it does not replace our body's need for clean water.

Dr Altman agreed

Answered 9/1/2020

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