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Advice for dancers.

Publication: Dance Magazine
Publication Date: 01-APR-09 		Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access

Article Excerpt
Is caffeine bad for me? I've heard that it's a diuretic, but dancers I work with also say it can weaken bones. I'm used to having three cups of coffee a day. Do I need to quit?

Coffee Junkie

Saratoga, NY

Caffeine has gotten a bad rap. New research shows that it doesn't leach calcium from your body. As for the diuretic effects, they don't kick in unless you drink more than 575 mg--that's more than six cups a day! But go easy and avoid caffeinated beverages after 4:30 pm so you don't jeopardize a good night's sleep (see "Your Body," Jan., for tips on how to cut back without side effects like headaches). Meanwhile, you can't go wrong by sipping cool water, which your body absorbs more readily than a warm drink. Besides regulating your body's temperature, water helps prevent...

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