10 Ways to Reduce Water Retention
Water Retention Method #5: Consume Foods That Are Natural Diuretics
Diuretics are medications that help increase the amount of water and salt that is removed from the body. Usually, they are prescribed to regulate high blood pressure and congestive heart failure. When the heart is not pumping blood effectively throughout the body, a buildup of fluids will follow. Diuretics help decrease this fluid.
There are foods that are natural diuretics and have science-based evidence. Foods such as coffee, black or green tea, or dandelion extract, an herbal supplement, can help with water retention. Coffee contains caffeine, a natural stimulant, that helps stimulate the central nervous system and the brain. Consuming about 2-3 cups of coffee has a diuretic effect. However, in another study, it has shown that if you are a regular coffee drinker, the diuretic properties of coffee will not be achieved.
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