Therapeutic use of coconut water

This paper is a review about therapeutic use of coconut water. We began with its chemical composition, pointing that it is reach in antioxidants, potassium, calcium, carbohydrates, and poor in sodium. The antioxidant activity from coconut water is of interest as a potential natural food antioxidant...

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Principais autores: Medeiros, Aldo Cunha, Medeiros, Vanessa de Fátima Lima de Paiva
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Publicado em: FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRAZIL
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spelling oai:periodicos.ufrn.br:article-35702019-06-05T23:31:26Z Therapeutic use of coconut water Medeiros, Aldo Cunha Medeiros, Vanessa de Fátima Lima de Paiva Coconut water Electrolytes Antioxidants Hypertension Dehydration This paper is a review about therapeutic use of coconut water. We began with its chemical composition, pointing that it is reach in antioxidants, potassium, calcium, carbohydrates, and poor in sodium. The antioxidant activity from coconut water is of interest as a potential natural food antioxidant additive, a nutraceutical. When coconut water is used in hypertensive people, this brought about a large decrease in blood pressure, including increased frequency in urination suggest a possible diuretic action. Additionally, in all cases of persons consuming coconut water on a regular basis an increase in the plasma level of potassium is observed. This would be a contributing factor in the decreases in blood pressure, suggesting a potassium sparing natriuretic. Some time trial tests as the measure of exercise performance have determined the efficacy of coconut water and other beverages on enhancing hydration and performance following dehydrating exercise. In conclusion, coconut water can be used in cases of hypertension, rehydration in sports, together with early refeeding, as a home glucose electrolyte oral rehydration solution in the early stages of mild diarrhoeal disease, despite not having a balanced electrolyte composition. However, it should not be used in patients with severe diarrhoea, or in patients who are severely dehydrated and/or in whom renal function is impaired. Further studies should be conducted to better understand the effects of coconut water as a therapeutic agent. FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF RIO GRANDE DO NORTE, BRAZIL 2013-06-03 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf https://periodicos.ufrn.br/jscr/article/view/3570 JOURNAL OF SURGICAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH; Vol. 3 No. 2 (2012); 83-91 JOURNAL OF SURGICAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH; v. 3 n. 2 (2012); 83-91 2179-7889 eng https://periodicos.ufrn.br/jscr/article/view/3570/2849 Copyright (c) 2014 JOURNAL OF SURGICAL AND CLINICAL RESEARCH
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author Medeiros, Aldo Cunha
Medeiros, Vanessa de Fátima Lima de Paiva
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Medeiros, Vanessa de Fátima Lima de Paiva
Therapeutic use of coconut water
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Medeiros, Vanessa de Fátima Lima de Paiva
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title Therapeutic use of coconut water
title_short Therapeutic use of coconut water
title_full Therapeutic use of coconut water
title_fullStr Therapeutic use of coconut water
title_full_unstemmed Therapeutic use of coconut water
title_sort therapeutic use of coconut water
description This paper is a review about therapeutic use of coconut water. We began with its chemical composition, pointing that it is reach in antioxidants, potassium, calcium, carbohydrates, and poor in sodium. The antioxidant activity from coconut water is of interest as a potential natural food antioxidant additive, a nutraceutical. When coconut water is used in hypertensive people, this brought about a large decrease in blood pressure, including increased frequency in urination suggest a possible diuretic action. Additionally, in all cases of persons consuming coconut water on a regular basis an increase in the plasma level of potassium is observed. This would be a contributing factor in the decreases in blood pressure, suggesting a potassium sparing natriuretic. Some time trial tests as the measure of exercise performance have determined the efficacy of coconut water and other beverages on enhancing hydration and performance following dehydrating exercise. In conclusion, coconut water can be used in cases of hypertension, rehydration in sports, together with early refeeding, as a home glucose electrolyte oral rehydration solution in the early stages of mild diarrhoeal disease, despite not having a balanced electrolyte composition. However, it should not be used in patients with severe diarrhoea, or in patients who are severely dehydrated and/or in whom renal function is impaired. Further studies should be conducted to better understand the effects of coconut water as a therapeutic agent.
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