FACT ABOUT COCONUT WATER

COCONUT WATER or less commonly known as coconut juice, is the clear liquid inside coconuts (Cocos nucifera). In early development, it serves as a suspension for the endosperm of the coconut during the nuclear phase of development. According to the dictionary, Coconut Water are defined as 'the watery, drinkable liquid inside an immature coconut.' In Malaysia there are popular 'Young Aromatic Coconut Water' or locally known as 'Air Kelapa Muda Aromatic' which was one of the most popular drinks among the local. Actually coconut water is the clear liquid found inside immature coconuts also as matured coconut with different taste. As the coconut matures, the water is replaced by coconut meat. Coconut water is sometimes referred to as green coconut water because the immature coconuts are green in color. Coconut water is different than coconut milk. Coconut milk is produced from an emulsion of the grated meat of a mature coconut. Coconut water is commonly used as a beverage and as a solution for treating dehydration related to diarrhea or exercise. It is also tried for high blood pressure and to improve exercise performance and many other benefits. This blog in "Anim Agriculture Technology" I will  share the facts about coconut water for readings.

Many will asks about how does it work?. Coconut water is rich in carbohydrates and electrolytes such as potassium, sodium and magnesium. Because of this electrolyte composition reported that there is a lot of interest in using coconut water to treat and prevent dehydration. But some experts suggest that the electrolyte composition in coconut water is not adequate to be used as a rehydration solution. according to many research done there are insufficient evidence for the clinically benefit of coconut water. However for the case of diarrhea-related dehydration it proven. Some research shows that consuming coconut water can help prevent dehydration in children with mild diarrhea. But there is no reliable evidence that it is any more effective than other beverages for this use. For the case of dehydration caused by exercise, some athletes able to use coconut water to replace fluids after exercise. Coconut water helps people rehydrate after exercise, but it does not appear to be more effective than sports drinks or plain water. Some athletes also use coconut water before exercise to prevent dehydration. Coconut water might work better than drinking plain water, but results are still preliminary. During heavy exercise performance, it also recommended that some athletes use coconut water to replace fluids during or after exercise in order to improve their performance during follow-up exercise. Coconut water might help, but it does not appear to be more effective than sports drinks or plain water. Some athletes also use coconut water before exercise to improve endurance. Coconut water might work better than drinking plain water, but results are still preliminary. Those with high blood pressure according to some research suggests that drinking coconut water might lower blood pressure in people with high blood pressure. In other conditions more evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of coconut water for these uses.

There are some reports on the side effects of drinking coconut water reported. There are claim that coconut water is LIKELY SAFE for most adults when consumed as a drink. It might cause fullness or stomach upset in some people. But this is uncommon. In large amounts, coconut water might cause potassium levels in the blood to become too high. This might lead to kidney problems and irregular heartbeat. However also reported that coconut water is POSSIBLY SAFE for children. Many says that a special Precautions or Warnings to consume coconut water for pregnancy and breast-feeding is subjective. Actually there are not enough is known about the use of coconut water during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use. In the case of cystic fibrosis ( a health issue that cystic fibrosis can lower salt levels in the body) there are some people with cystic fibrosis need to take fluids or pills to increase salt levels at especially sodium. Coconut water is not a good fluid to take to increase salt levels in people with cystic fibrosis. Coconut water might contain too little sodium and too much potassium. Don't drink coconut water as way to increase salt levels if you have cystic fibrosis. For the high levels of potassium in the blood the consume of coconut water contains high levels of potassium not really recommended. Better don't drink coconut water if you have high levels of potassium in the blood. For those with low blood pressure the uptake of coconut water might lower blood pressure. Discuss your use of coconut water with your healthcare provider if you have blood pressure problems. Those with kidney problem the consumption of coconut water contains high levels of potassium has to be aware. Normally, potassium is excreted in the urine if blood levels get too high but this doesn't happen if kidneys are not working normally. Discuss your use of coconut water with your healthcare provider if you have kidney problems. During surgery it was known that coconut water might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop using coconut water at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery. For the special precautions and warnings found that they have no information for COCONUT WATER Precautions. And for the 'Interactions' also shown that there are no information for COCONUT WATER Interactions. The dosing to drink coconut water are subjective. The appropriate dose of coconut water depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions. At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for coconut water. Keep in mind that natural products are not always necessarily safe and dosages can be important. Be sure to follow relevant directions on product labels and consult your pharmacist or physician or other healthcare professional before using. Thanks...

By,

M Anim,

Putrajaya,

Malaysia.

(Mac 2021).