Advantages and disadvantages of combining drinking coconut water with lemon

Coconut water combined with lemon will help you achieve significant health benefits. Photo: AI - Ngoc Thuy

Potential benefits

Dr. Dilip Gude, senior consultant physician at Yashoda Hospital, Hyderabad (India) points out the benefits of combining these two foods.

Boosting hydration and replenishing electrolytes: Coconut water is a natural source of electrolytes, especially potassium, which helps replenish fluids lost overnight.

Dr. Gude emphasizes its value as a powerful source of electrolytes. Additionally, lemon water also contains small amounts of electrolytes, which can be beneficial for athletes or people who sweat a lot.

Boost Immunity and Reduce Inflammation: Dr. Gude emphasizes that adding lemon juice, a source of vitamin C with anti-inflammatory properties, can boost immunity when combined with the same antiviral, antibacterial properties as coconut water.

Improves Blood Pressure and Heart Health: Dr. Gude has confirmed the blood pressure controlling properties and long-term benefits for heart health of coconut water.

Blood Sugar Management: Dr. Gude points out that coconut water can help diabetics by improving insulin resistance.

Kidney Stone Prevention: According to Dr. Gude, the combination of coconut water and lemon juice can also help prevent and control kidney stones in some patients with kidney disease.

Healthy Skin: Dr. Gude believes that long-term consumption of this beverage can help promote healthier skin.

Things to consider

According to Dr. Gude, here are some things you should keep in mind:

Sugar content: Although coconut water contains natural sugars, daily consumption can lead to higher sugar levels in the body. Consider your intake or dilute it with regular water.

Acidity: The acidity of lemon juice can cause sensitivity irritation. Therefore, diluting it with water and drinking it through a straw can help minimize this problem.

Potassium Overload and Other Problems: Dr. Gude stresses the importance for people with kidney failure, heart failure, or high blood pressure. The combination of coconut water and lemon juice can increase potassium levels or cause fluid overload.

Finally, you should consult your physician before combining daily if you have underlying health issues.

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