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Which type of food or drink has diuretic properties?

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Diuretic: Black or green teas generally have diuretic properties.

Dr Beck and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Natural diuretic: Caffeine containing drinks;

Dr Russo and another doctor agreed

Answered 12/17/2016

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I know caffeine in coffee is diuretic, but can it actually irritate the bladder? Received k-cup brewer as a gift. Have noticed only on days I drink a cup that I have to go more and more urgently. Caffeinated tea & other drinks don't have that effect?

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Does adding 1cap lemon juice per 12 oz h20 make my h2o a diuretic/hinder weightloss? I Hate h2o but try to drink 200ounces/day. Lemon helps taste.

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