Is drinking coconut water good?

Coconut water is the clear, delicious liquid contained inside young coconuts, and is different from coconut milk.

According to Doctor Bui Dac Sang, Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology, Hanoi Oriental Medicine Association on VnExpress newspaper, fresh coconut water is a natural, safe and popular refreshing drink.

Coconut water is low in calories and fat but rich in vitamins, minerals and many other nutrients such as lauric acid, chloride, iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium... In particular, coconut water is rich in potassium, so adding coconut water on hot summer days is a way to rehydrate the body. So is drinking coconut water good for your health?

Is drinking coconut water good?

According to an article in the Health & Life newspaper, below are some benefits of drinking coconut water:

Strengthen immune system health

Coconut water is a sterile liquid that is low in calories and fat but rich in vitamins, minerals, and other nutrients. Some of the notable nutrients in coconut water are lauric acid, chloride, and iron, potassium, magnesium, calcium, sodium, and phosphorus.

Furthermore, the amount of potassium in coconut water is twice as high as the amount of potassium found in bananas.

Therefore, drinking coconut water helps balance the health of the immune system as well as absorb and balance the body's internal fluids.

Drinking coconut water brings many health benefits (Photo: Pinterest)

Reduce the risk of dehydration

Coconut water is rich in potassium and minerals that help hydrate the body. Drinking a glass of coconut water every day helps reduce the risk of dehydration, recover quickly after work, exercise and limit mouth ulcers.

Good for heart health

According to research by many experts, people with high blood pressure often have quite low potassium levels, so drinking coconut water regularly is considered an effective method in regulating blood pressure due to its high concentration of potassium and lauric acid.

Some other studies also show that coconut water helps increase HDL (good) cholesterol, so coconut water is quite beneficial for people with heart health.

Good for the digestive system

Coconut water contains lauric acid which when entering the body will be converted into monolaurin. Monolaurin will help fight viruses, bacteria, intestinal worms, parasites and other gastrointestinal infections in children and adults.

In addition, coconut water is considered a natural antibiotic for intestinal problems. Therefore, if you are experiencing constipation, diarrhea and other common digestive problems, you should drink a glass of coconut water twice a day.

Beautiful skin, weight loss support

Coconut water contains cytokinin which helps regulate the growth of skin cells. In addition, coconut water also contains lauric acid which helps reduce the aging of skin cells, balances PH and keeps skin tissues strong, increasing skin moisture.

Instead of worrying about choosing between countless different types of vegetable and fruit juices, you can choose to drink coconut water every day, which is both quick and convenient and effectively supports weight loss.

Coconut water is low in calories but has a diverse nutritional profile, helping the body speed up metabolism by providing more oxygen to the body.

A properly functioning metabolism will better regulate blood sugar levels, thereby controlling cravings.

Notes when using coconut water

Although coconut water has a rich nutritional composition and many health benefits, you need to keep in mind the following when using coconut water:

You should only drink 1 to 2 fresh coconuts per day.
Do not drink sour or rancid coconut water.
Coconut water is not good for people with low blood pressure because it will lower blood pressure too much.
If you are pregnant, you should absolutely not drink coconut water in the first months of pregnancy. From the third month onwards, when the fetus is gradually stable, you should supplement with coconut water.

Khanh An (synthesis)

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