How is it that cordials, juices, sodas that are made of over 80-90% water don’t seem to hydrate or quench thirst unlike drinking pure water?

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How is it that cordials, juices, sodas that are made of over 80-90% water don’t seem to hydrate or quench thirst unlike drinking pure water?

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Caffeine (a diuretic) causes you to lose the free water in your body similar to what taking a water pill would do. Although, if you have a tolerance to caffeine, the effect is diminished. Also, the sodium and sugar content will contribute to dehydration as well.

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