How Caffeine Affects Your Body, From Your Brain to Your Bladder – LIVESTRONG.COM

Caffeine is a natural diuretic, which means, in layman’s terms, that it makes you pee. “Caffeine creates blood flow to the kidneys, where liquid is processed,” explains Burak, adding that drinking a large mug or thermos of coffee or tea every morning may be the culprit behind frequent trips to the bathroom.