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Chanel Georgina & Sophie Collins

Doctor says popular morning drink could make your blood 'sticky' and add to risk of clots

Drinking caffeine-filled beverages can lead to “sticky blood,” and an increased risk of a blood clot according to a leading Consultant in the UK.

The likes of coffee and other caffeine favourites can dehydrate the body, making the blood become a thicker consistency - leading to slower blood flow.

Professor Mark Whiteley, a consultant venous surgeon, revealed to Express.co.uk, that "dehydration affects the constituents of the blood, making blood thicker and more ‘sticky’.”

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