Benefits of Coconut Water—Summarized:
1. Lower blood pressure (High potassium, low sodium)
2. Weight loss (Low sugar and fat-free.)
3. Increased athletic performance (High electrolyte, vitamins, and carbohydrates)
4. Boost energy (naturally occurring sugar)
5. Lower cholesterol (Low Fat)
6. Relax muscle tension (10% DV of calcium and Magnesium)
7. Electrolyte Replacement
Nutritional facts of coconut water—The liquid inside the coconut water contains approximately 46 calories per cup, 10 grams of sugar, with little protein and ZERO fat. It contains multiple vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals which are ideal for human health. The primary nutrient in coconut water is Potassium. It contains approximately 600 mg potassium (12% DV), making it a beverage with very high content of electrolytes. Thus, making it ideal, for blood pressure patients. Given that, it also contains small amounts of sodium, about 40 mg and up to 10% of your daily requirements of calcium and magnesium, it is ideal as a muscle relaxant, as well.
Finally, electrolytes are critical to maintain blood volume, heart health as well as to prevent dehydration. Maintaining the electrolytes levels can help reduce Fatigue, Stress and help maintain muscle relaxation. There has also been some research is going on regarding the presence of Cytokinin in coconut water. Cytokinins are naturally occurring plant hormones that may help to reduce the growth of cancer cells. It is really a low-calorie, low sugar alternative to soda. It is pretty refreshing to consume on a hot day, to help re-hydrate.
More health benefits of COCONUT WATER:
1. Improve immunity and Boost your Immune System:
Boost your immune system, overall health, resistance, strength and immunity! The electrolytes found in JIO COCO coconut water may help with improving immunity and your health. A healthy diet balanced with JIO COCO coconut water will be useful, helpful and valuable to your immunity, energy and vitality.
2. Lower blood pressure:
A recent study found that, when subjects were given coconut water for two weeks, their systolic blood pressure was 71% lower and their diastolic blood pressure was 29% lower than those who drank plain water. The high potassium content of coconut water has led researchers to investigate the potential benefits of reducing cardiovascular disease risk. Potassium counteracts the effect of sodium in the body, helping lower blood pressure.
3. Lower cholesterol and triglycerides:
Another study found that rats given coconut water had a decreased chance of having a heart attack. The coconut water helped decrease their total cholesterol triglyceride levels, and LDL cholesterol, specifically the cholesterol found in the heart. Additionally, the health benefits of coconut water helped the rats recover faster if they did have a heart attack. Researchers believe that the benefit may be related to the potassium, calcium, and magnesium content in the water, all electrolytes that play a role in helping maintain heart health.
4. Cleansing / Detoxify:
Our bodies have an amazing natural ability to cleanse and detoxify on their own if provided the correct nutrients and hydration. Inadequate hydration leads to the build-up of toxins in our bodies because of the liver and kidneys, the detoxifying organs, are unable to function properly without adequate water. Dehydration resulting from water or electrolyte loss leads to fatigue, irritability, confusion, and extreme thirst. These symptoms result from the inability for the kidney to adequately flush toxins out of the system. Adequate fluid intake, ideally 8-10 cups per day, can help prevent dehydration and maintain the body’s natural detoxification ability. Although water is great, during very hot weather or strenuous exercise, more than just plain water may be necessary.
Coconut water contains a similar electrolyte profile to human blood, making it an ideal beverage to replace fluids and help remove toxins from the body. The electrolyte, potassium, specifically, can help counteract some of the negative effects of a high sodium processed diet.
5.For expecting mothers:
It is believed to be good for the pregnant women as it contains high potassium, trace elements, and folate. Great-grandparents insist their daughters consume coconut water daily.
6. Reduce stress and muscle tension:
It’s almost as good as a massage! Some of the electrolytes found in coconut water especially Magnesium may help with stress and muscle tension. Many of us are missing these critical minerals in our diets, making stress management even more challenging. Other than maintaining strong teeth and bones, calcium helps with smooth muscle relaxation.
Appropriate Calcium intakes may help to keep all our muscles relaxed, including our heart muscle, lowering the risk of heart attacks. Magnesium has been nicknamed the “relaxation” mineral. Its primary function is in the parasympathetic nervous system, the part of the nervous system that helps us relax. It also helps with the formation of serotonin, the feel-good hormone. Magnesium and calcium work together to help maintain muscle relaxation. Coconut water contains both of these minerals, so drink up on a stressful day, to help you stay calm and stress-free.
7. Electrolyte Replacement:
Because coconut water is high in potassium and high in electrolytes, it has even been used for intravenous (IV) hydration in certain emergency types of situations. It is also lower in carbohydrates compared to other sports drinks because coconut water is only about 4.5% carbohydrates whereas other sports drinks can contain 6-8% carbohydrate concentration. This is good for athletes, who are trying to regulate (watch) their sugar intake and hydrate after an event. For most casual exercisers coconut water is a great low-sugar hydration choice for after a workout.