Benefits of Coconut Water

Today, I am sharing snippets from an article by Michael Joseph at Nutrition Advance site who writes about the benefits of coconut water. Have you tried coconut water, do you like it?

"Coconut water is the juice of a young coconut, making it a type of fruit juice. As a drink, coconut water is often mentioned in health circles for providing a range of benefits. However, as with any popular food or drink, the messaging around its benefits can sometimes be overhyped. So, are the potential benefits of coconut water significant enough reasons to drink it?

This article presents four benefits of coconut water and explores its full *nutritional composition (*see Michaels article for this, link given below).

Benefits of Coconut Water

Here are some of the benefits that coconut water can provide, whether based on its nutritional properties or findings from scientific studies.

1. High In Potassium—Potential Benefits For Blood Pressure
A single cup of coconut water is a simple way to get nearly 10% of daily potassium needs.

2. May Have Hydration Benefits
Based on the existing evidence, coconut water may potentially offer hydration benefits, but these benefits are unlikely to be significantly greater than those provided by regular water.

3. A Good Source of Vitamin C
While other juice drinks may offer a higher vitamin C content, coconut water still provides a relatively high level of this vitamin.

4. May Have Benefits For Gut Health
Research has demonstrated that when used as an adjunct to standard medical therapy, coconut water may help improve remission in cases of mild to moderate ulcerative colitis.

Is Coconut Water a Healthy Choice?
Coconut water is a refreshing drink and a good source of potassium, vitamin C, and manganese.

It may potentially have benefits for hydration and sports performance. However, the currently available evidence does not suggest these benefits are significantly greater than those provided by regular water.

In summary, coconut water is a relatively low-calorie drink that provides essential nutrients and peptides with potential benefits.

For those who enjoy it, coconut water may be a good choice for hydration—even if its benefits in this area aren’t significant, it still offers a good range of nutrients."

Having read the above words, which are just a snippet from Michaels article, if you'd like to know more you can read it in full, and with all relevant research links here

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I wonder ...

Do you drink coconut water? Have you ever tried it?

Do please share your thoughts in the comments ... thank you.

Please be aware ...

Articles / studies within this blog are provided for general information only, and should not be treated as a substitute for the medical advice of your own doctor or any other health care professional. If you have any concerns about your general health, including medication, you should contact your Doctor/local health care provider.

If you may have any food allergies, or underlying health issues these must always be taken into account, and if you are a diabetic and not sure how certain foods may affect your blood sugars, test is best, i.e. use your meter.

All the best Jan