Health Benefits of Coconut Water
2022 Jan Reference Series in Phytochemistry Rethinam P, Krishnakumar V
Coconut water, rich in phytohormones, enzymes, antioxidants, vitamins, minerals, and phenolic compounds, exhibits a plethora of medicinal properties, including anti-microbial, anti-bacterial, anti-inflammatory, anti-hypertensive, rejuvenation, hepatoprotective, hypolipidemic, and diuretic effects. It shows therapeutic potential for gastric dysfunction, dysentery, child malnutrition, and hypertension. Research indicates benefits such as improved exercise performance, reduced swelling, dissolution of kidney stones, enhanced kidney function, improved digestion, relief from constipation, lowered risk of heart disease, reduced high blood pressure, improved cholesterol levels, and prevention of Alzheimer's disease and osteoporosis. Coconut water's unique nutritional profile is suggested to balance body chemistry and potentially contribute to cancer prevention.
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