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Coconut water

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Introduction Coconut water is the clear and sterile liquid found

inside immature coconuts.

The water is actually obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut.

In general, young and slightly immature coconuts gathered from the coconut tree after they reach about 5-7 months of age for the purpose of reaping its drink.

Coconut water is sometimes referred to as green coconut water because the immature coconuts are green in color.

Coconut water

contents: Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)

substance amount

Energy 79 kJ (19 kcal)

Carbohydrates 3.71 g

Sugars 2.61 g

Dietary fibre 1.1 g

Fat 0.2 g

Protein 0.72 g

Contents cont.Vitamins Amount in mg Percentage(%)

Thiamine (B1) 0.03 mg(3%)

Riboflavin (B2) 0.057 mg(5%)

Niacin (B3) 0.08 mg(1%)

Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.043 mg(1%)

Vitamin B6 0.032 mg(2%)

Folate (B9) 3 μg(1%)

Vitamin C 2.4 mg(3%)

Cont.Trace metals

Calcium 24 mg(2%)

Iron 0.29 mg(2%)

Magnesium 25 mg(7%)

Phosphorus 20 mg(3%)

Potassium 250 mg(5%)

Zinc 0.1 mg(1%)

Health benefits of coconut

water

Coconut water is a very refreshing drink to beat

tropical summer thirst.

Research studies suggest that cytokinin (e.g.,

kinetin and trans-zeatin) in coconut water found

to have significant anti-ageing, anti-carcinogenic,

and anti-thrombotic (anti-clot formation) effects.

Coconut water is composed of many naturally

occurring bioactive enzymes such as acid

phosphatase, catalase, dehydrogenase, diastase,

peroxidase, RNA-polymerases etc. In effect,

these enzymes help in the digestion and

metabolism.

Medical use

• It is said, albeit quite incorrectly, that coconut

water is identical to human plasma and can be

injected directly into the human bloodstream.

• The story has its origin from World War II where

British and Japanese patients were given coconut

water intravenously because saline solution was

in short supply.[

Where it used?

Diarrhea-related dehydration

Exercise-related dehydration

High blood pressure

Any side effects? Coconut water is LIKELY SAFE for most adults

when consumed as a drink. There are no known serious side effects.

Special Precautions & Warnings:

Pregnancy and breast-feeding:

High blood pressure: Coconut water might lower blood pressure. It can increase the effects of medications used to lower blood pressure.

Surgery: Coconut water might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop using coconut water at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.

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