Hydration
Does Coffee Count Toward Your Water Intake?
Caffeine has a reputation for causing dehydration. Here's what the science actually says about coffee, tea, and your daily fluid total.
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2.4 L
≈ 10 glasses (250 ml each)
Based on 31 ml per kg of body weight, plus 12 ml for every minute of exercise — a baseline drawn from EFSA adequate-intake guidance and ACSM exercise-hydration recommendations. Hot climates, illness, or pregnancy can raise your needs further.
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