It is Known for its concentrations of electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals, coconut water has swept the nation. Coconut water is made from the clear liquid inside of green coconuts. It’s not to be confused with coconut milk, which is made from the water and the flesh inside of a mature coconut. Over 95 percent of coconut water is water......READ THE FULL STORY>>.....READ THE FULL STORY>>
Despite its recent explosion in popularity, coconut water has been consumed for centuries in tropical regions around the world. In traditional Ayurvedic medicine, coconut water is believed to help digestion, urination, and even semen production. While it may not be a miracle cure, it does have many health benefits and that’s what we will be talking about in this article. Below are 7 healt hbenefits of coconut water you need to know;
1. May Help Dissolve Kidney Stones
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In studies, coconut water intake helped expel excess potassium, citrate, and chlorine from the body. This can cut down the risk of kidney stones. Treatment with coconut water had also prevented crystal deposition in the renal tissue, as per a study. It also had reduced the number of crystals in urine.
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Additionally, coconut water had prevented oxidative stress in the kidneys and improved renal function. In addition to eliminating kidney stones, coconut water also cures bladder infections. This can be attributed to the antibacterial properties of coconut water.
2. It Serves As Natural Sports Drink
Coconut water’s natural electrolytes make it a solid match for traditional sports drinks like Gatorade. Made without added sugar, food coloring, or artificial sweeteners, many people reach for coconut water as a more natural performance drink.
Studies have shown that coconut water can perform just as well as a traditional sport’s drink to keep you hydrated and help replenish fluids after a run. However, coconut water has less sodium, the main electrolyte you lose with sweat, than most sport’s drinks. It also has fewer carbohydrates than many drinks meant for endurance performance. This means it might not give you enough energy for a long bout of exercise (greater than 90 minutes), but it will help you rehydrate afterward.
While coconut water doesn’t help you rehydrate any better than water or traditional sports drinks after exercise, a study found that it was easier to drink enough without causing nausea or an upset stomach. The researchers also recommend avoiding coconut water with added sugars because they prevent proper hydration and add unnecessary calories.
3. Helps Lower Blood Pressure
Potassium helps keep fluid and electrolyte balance in the body, especially during exercise. Because there is more potassium than sodium in coconut water, the potassium may help balance out sodium’s effect on blood pressure and possibly even help lower it.
4. Might Strengthen Bones
Coconut water is a good source of calcium. Hence, it may promote bone health. However, calcium is vital for more than just strong bones and teeth. It helps muscles contract and work properly. As you exercise, your muscles pull on your bones and break them down slightly. As your body recovers, your bones use calcium to get stronger and repair.
5. Might Help Cure Hangovers
Your body loses potassium when you consume excess alcohol. Coconut water helps replenish this electrolyte and might cure the horrible hangovers that usually follow. Coconut water has more than 10 times the amount of potassium of most sports drinks. An 8-ounce glass of coconut water is packed with as much potassium as a banana. Most Americans fall short of the daily recommendation for potassium. At 405 mg per cup, the potassium in coconut water can help you ward off cramps.
6. May Enhance Digestive Health
The high fiber in the water can offer laxative effects. Coconut water is also a natural diuretic. Coconut water works wonderfully well for treating diarrhea. It contains iron, calcium, magnesium, and manganese and has the same electrolytic balance as your blood. Consuming the water within one hour after an episode of diarrhea can help.
7. Promotes Heart Health
Rat studies show us that intake of coconut water can reduce blood cholesterol levels. Coconut water fights the increase in total cholesterol levels. At the same time, it maintains the levels of good cholesterol (HDL). Tender coconut water can also reduce hypertension. It achieves this by improving antioxidant status and insulin sensitivity
