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Bookmark or Share- Caffeine: Is it dehydrating or not? - Mayo ClinicThe amount of water your body needs varies. Your age, body size and activity level affect how much water you need. Also, where you live, if you have air conditioning when it's hot, or if you work inside or outside can affect how much you need to drink. Breathing, getting rid of body waste and sweating are ways the body loses water.
- Coconut water: Is it super hydrating? - Mayo ClinicSports drinks, like coconut water, also have electrolytes. Some evidence suggests that coconut water may compare to having a sports drink. But coconut water is no more hydrating than plain water. As a casual drink, coconut water is considered safe. It does have calories — about 45 to 60 calories in an 8-ounce serving.
- Caffeine: How does it affect blood pressure? - Mayo ClinicKeep in mind that the amount of caffeine in coffee, energy drinks and other beverages varies by brand and by the way the drink is prepared. To see if caffeine might be raising your blood pressure, check your blood pressure before drinking a cup of coffee or other caffeinated beverage and again 30 to 120 minutes afterward.
- Caffeine content for coffee, tea, soda and more - Mayo ClinicCheck the charts for an idea of the caffeine content in popular beverages. Drink sizes are in fluid ounces (oz.) and milliliters (mL). Caffeine is shown in milligrams (mg). Keep in mind that the actual caffeine content of a cup of coffee or tea can vary quite a bit. Factors such as processing and brewing time affect the caffeine level.
- Caffeine: How much is too much? - Mayo ClinicStart paying attention to how much caffeine you're getting from foods and beverages, including energy drinks. Read labels carefully. But remember that your estimate may be a little low because some foods or drinks that contain caffeine don't list it. Cut back gradually. For example, drink one fewer can of soda or drink a smaller cup of coffee ...
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