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Nah-vi t1_iurlnf4 wrote

Reply to comment by canopenerboy in Today I learned that dandelion roots can be used to make a coffee-like beverage. by ty775pearl

So just like coffee

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Mysticpoisen t1_iutc7bm wrote

To be pedantic coffee isn't technically a diuretic or a laxative. Many people will experience either diuretic or laxative effects, but many will not. So, it's not classified as either because we're not really sure what the fuck is going on. Dandelion tea also is technically not classified as a diuretic, but initial studies show that it appears to affect everybody, unlike coffee.

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luckiest_man t1_iusv8zh wrote

Caffeine is not a diuretic, though it is a laxative.

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wildfire393 t1_iuuf54b wrote

Caffeine is a diuretic in moderate amounts (2-3 cups of coffee) though habitual users develop a tolerance against this effect.

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