Can Caffeine Cause Dehydration

Caffeine plays a big role in todays society. Caffeine is found in some beverages such as coffee and tea (Sciencedaily.com). Americans consume 400 million cups of coffee per day, equivalent to 146 billion cups of coffee per year (The Huffington Post, 2011). This made the United States the leading consumer of coffee in the world (The Huffington Post, 2011). People never realize the effect caffeine can have on their body. Caffeine could be a reason why you become dehydrated. Can caffeine cause dehydration? People believe that caffeine can dehydrate your body because of previous studies that researchers have done. I also feel people believe the misconception because that’s what they are told to believe. There are so many people that consume