Coconut water, the clear juice present inside a young, green coconut fruit. Its water is one of nature’s most refreshing drinks. But is coconut water good for you?
Each coconut fruit contains about 200 to 1000 ml of water and has 46 calories per cup, 10 grams of natural sugar, with little protein and is fat free! It is packed with multiple vitamins, minerals, and phytochemcials that are ideal for the body’s health and well-being.
Research studies have suggest that coconut water has been generally offered to patients with diarrhea to replace fluid loss and is used as IV hydration due to its high electrolyte content.
The osmolarity of coconut water is slightly greater than that of the Oral Rehydration Solution (ORS). Presence of other biological constituents like amino acids, enzymes, minerals, and fatty acids may account for this higher osmolarity, as well. Hence, this well-balanced fluid composition, along with much-needed calories, would be an ideal drink instead of any other kind of thirst quenching beverages available in the markets to correct dehydration conditions.
More over, co
conut water’s primary electrolyte is potassium. Potassium is a critical electrolyte that maintains the blood volume, promotes heart health, helps maintain muscle relaxation, and can reduce fatigue and stress.
So, how much coconut water should you consume?
Experts from the Mayo Clinic strongly suggest that while drinking large amounts of coconut water, one should consider maintaining an active lifestyle since each eight ounce of coconut water is accompanied by 46 calories.
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