ANATOMY

GENERAL ANATOMY

URINARY SYSTEM

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of a diuretic?
A
water
B
milk
C
coffee
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Coffee. Coffee is a very popular drink that has been linked to some impressive health benefits. It’s also a natural diuretic, mainly because of its caffeine content ( 1 ). High doses of caffeine between 250–300 mg (the equivalent of about two to three cups of coffee) are known to have a diuretic effect ( 2 ).

Detailed explanation-2: -As a chemical, caffeine increases production of urine, which means caffeine is a diuretic. But most research suggests that the fluid in caffeinated drinks balances the diuretic effect of typical caffeine levels. High doses of caffeine taken all at once may increase the amount of urine the body makes.

Detailed explanation-3: -Background: Caffeine and related methylxanthine compounds are recognized as having a diuretic action, and consumers are often advised to avoid beverages containing these compounds in situations where fluid balance may be compromised.

Detailed explanation-4: -Coffee contains caffeine, a diuretic compound that can increase urination frequency. That said, it takes drinking large amounts, such as 5 cups of brewed coffee or more at once, for it to have a significant dehydrating effect.

Detailed explanation-5: -The caffeine content in coffee is a mild diuretic that increases glomerule filtration and reduces natrium reabsorption in the renal tubule. Some people mix milk into the coffee because they do not like the bitter taste of caffeine. Milk contains glucose which can cause osmotic diuretic and increase urine excretion.

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