The increasingly popular drink, coconut water, is getting
good reviews for its elixir-like health benefits and its hydrating properties
so what is there to know about coconut water…
1) Coconut water is rich
…in
antioxidants and ions such as calcium, iron, magnesium,
potassium, sodium, zinc, copper, manganese, and selenium and vitamins B6, C,
and E, as well as vitamin K, riboflavin, niacin, pantothenic acid, and folate.
Potassium ions are essential for the electrical activity
needed to support muscular contractions and the ion maintains the transmission
of nerve impulses and muscle contractions.
3) Boosts hydration:
Coconut water is very hydrating; and can be even more
hydrating than sports drinks.
4) Raw coconut water can naturally turn pink
Coconut water contains naturally occurring antioxidants
which make the drink appear to be a light pink hue rather than the usual cloudy
white colour.
5) Baby Coconuts taste better
Coconut water is harvested from, young, green coconuts which
are still unripe and it is thought that the younger the coconut, the better its
taste and nutritional value.
6) Natures Sports drink
Coconut water can stimulate muscle repair after heavy
exercise / training and it helps to relieve cramps and restock nutrients that
were lost during workout.
7) Coconut water is good for the heart
The presence of selenium in coconut water aids in the
prevention of myocardial infarction, the control of hypertension and also has
anti-thrombotic properties.
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8) Coconut water was used as an IV drip in World War II.
Coconut water was given via intravenous drip in World War II
for intravenous hydration in critically ill and dehydrated patients, when
normal intravenous saline solution wasn't readily available.
References
References
[1] Campbell-Falck, Darilyn, et al. "The intravenous use of coconut water." The American journal of emergency medicine 18.1 (2000): 108-111.
[2] Yong, Jean WH, et al. "The chemical composition and biological properties of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water." Molecules 14.12 (2009): 5144-5164.
[3] Weimar, Carrie J. "UF Health CommunicationsUF Health Podcasts." UF Health Podcasts RSS. N.p., 07 Nov. 2011. Web. 01 Oct. 2013. <http://news.health.ufl.edu/2011/17811/multimedia/health-in-a-heartbeat/can-coconut-water-mimic-human-plasma/>.
[4]Barclay, Eliza. "Coconut Water To The Rescue? Parsing The Medical Claims." NPR. NPR, 15 Aug. 2011. Web. 01 Oct. 2013. <http://www.npr.org/blogs/health/2011/08/15/139638930/saved-by-the-coconut-water-parsing-coconut-waters-medical-claims>.
[6] http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertglatter/2012/08/31/the-truth-behind-the-coconut-water-craze/
[7] http://www.ibtimes.com/coconut-water-vs-sports-drinks-chemist-weighs-751093
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