Does the caffeine in coffee lead to dehydration during exercise?
Many people worry that due to the diuretic (increase in water excretion from the body) effect of caffeine, they will be at risk of dehydration during exercise. In fact, recent studies have proven that with a healthy diet and an adequate daily water intake, the diuretic effect of caffeine remains insignificant and very mild where it was found that: • An amount up to 300mg of caffeine, which is equivalent to 3 to 4 cups of soluble coffee per day, will not alter body fluid levels.RememberThe best way of remaining hydrated during exercise is to drink water and when the workout surpasses 1-2 hours, an isotonic drink that contains sodium, potassium and some sugar would be ideal to aid in restoring blood sugar and the lost electrolytes.Getting into stride with coffeeIf you don’t drink coffee and you wish to start now, make sure you start gradually. Take half a cup in the morning for a couple of days and then you can increase to one cup daily for a week. Eventually you will build up a toleranc
