Seoul, South korea – Recent findings challenge the long-held belief that coffee consumption leads to notable dehydration. According to Dr. park Chang-beom, a cardiologist at Kang Dong Kyung Hee University Hospital, regular coffee intake doesn’t necessarily cause a substantial fluid loss in the body.
Park Chang -beom, Kang Dong Kyung Hee University Hospital, Heart Care Vascular Medicine.
Dr. Park explains that while coffee does have a mild diuretic effect, the body adapts to consistent consumption. This adaptation, known as tolerance, reduces both the stimulating and urine-inducing properties of coffee over time. He specifically notes that individuals who regularly drink coffee develop a resistance to these effects.
“There’s no physiological reason to avoid coffee due to concerns about dehydration or increased urination,” dr. Park stated. This finding is especially relevant given South Korea’s high coffee consumption rate – approximately 12.3 kilograms per capita annually as of 2023, according to the International Coffee Association. The study suggests that for habitual coffee drinkers, maintaining adequate hydration through overall fluid intake is more important than eliminating coffee.
the Kang Dong Kyung Hee University Hospital, established in 1994, is a leading medical institution in eastern Seoul, specializing in cardiovascular health and vascular medicine. Dr. Park’s research focuses on preventative cardiology and the impact of lifestyle factors, including diet and caffeine intake, on heart health.
