Does green tea make you pee?!
Does green tea make you pee?
does green tea make you pee more than usual?
Answers:
Four answers so far, only one knows what he's talking about. Here is some info about
Diuretic: Anything that promotes the formation of urine by the kidney. (The word "diuretic" comes from a combination of the Greek "dia-", thoroughly + "ourein", to urinate = to urinate thoroughly).
Diuresis may be due to a huge number of causes including metabolic conditions such as diabetes mellitus (in which the increased glucose level in the blood causes water to be lost in the urine); substances in food and drink (such as coffee, tea, and alcoholic beverages); and specific diuretic drugs.
See http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art....
Diuretic Drinks
Dear Nuala
When I drink cola drinks and tea I find I am running to the loo soon after. Is this my imagination?
Nuala's Reply:
No, this is not your imagination. These drinks contain caffeine and caffeine is a diuretic, which means that it makes you pass urine. Many people assume that only coffee contains caffeine but have a look at the table below for the drinks and foods to watch out for.
DRINK/FOOD CAFFEINE (mg)
200ml Instant Coffee 50-75
200ml Filter Coffee 200
330ml (can) Cola Drink 30-65
200ml Strong Tea 80-120
250ml (can) Red Bull 80
200g Chocolate 50
See http://www.vhi.ie/experts/diet/diet_q110...