Filtering out the biggest caffeine-related myths:
- Caffeine doesn’t cause dehydration. It’s a mild diuretic and can make you need to urinate but the fluid content tends to offset the effects of losses.
- Caffeine isn’t bad for your health…in moderation. Sticking to 400mg a day has no lasting damage on the body.
- Caffeine does not aid weight loss. The only way to increase your metabolism is by building more muscle and exercising.
- Caffeine is not addictive. Like shopping or watching tv, it is habit-forming rather than addictive.
- Caffeine does not increase the risk of cardiovascular disease or raise cholesterol levels. You may notice a slight raise in blood pressure if you are sensitive to caffeine, though.
