
Coconut water
Scientific names: Cocos nucifera
Family: Arecaceae/Palmae
Alternate names: Agua de Coco, Asian Coconut Water, Coconut Drink, Coconut Fruit Water, Coconut H2O, Coconut Juice, Coconut Palm Water, Coconut Rehydration Solution, Eau de Coco, Eau de Coco Verte, Eau de Jeune Coco, Eau de Jeunes Noix de Coco, Eau de Noix de Coco, Eau de Noix de Coco d'Asie, Eau du Fruit du Cocotier, Fresh Young Coconut Water, Green Coconut Water, Kabuaro Water, Young Coconut Water
Actions: Electrolyte
Background
Coconut water is the clear liquid found inside immature coconuts (Cocos nucifera). As the coconut matures, the water is replaced by coconut meat.
Coconut water is rich in carbohydrates and electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium. Because of these electrolytes, there’s a lot of interest in using coconut water to treat and prevent dehydration. Coconut water is sometimes called green coconut water because the immature coconuts are green.
People commonly use coconut water as a beverage and as a solution for treating dehydration related to diarrhea or exercise. It’s also used for high blood pressure and athletic performance, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don’t confuse coconut water with coconut or coconut oil. These are not the same. Also, coconut water is different than coconut milk. Coconut milk is made from a mixture of the grated meat of a mature coconut.
Coconut water is rich in carbohydrates and electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium. Because of these electrolytes, there’s a lot of interest in using coconut water to treat and prevent dehydration. Coconut water is sometimes called green coconut water because the immature coconuts are green.
People commonly use coconut water as a beverage and as a solution for treating dehydration related to diarrhea or exercise. It’s also used for high blood pressure and athletic performance, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses.
Don’t confuse coconut water with coconut or coconut oil. These are not the same. Also, coconut water is different than coconut milk. Coconut milk is made from a mixture of the grated meat of a mature coconut.
Safety Safety definitions
When taken by mouth: Coconut water is commonly consumed as a drink and is likely safe. It’s usually well-tolerated.
Children: Coconut water is commonly consumed as a drink and seems to be safe for children. As medicine, it’s possibly safe when used appropriately.
Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis can lower salt levels in the body. Some people with cystic fibrosis need to take fluids or pills to increase salt (sodium) levels. Coconut water doesn’t contain enough salt to increase salt levels in people with cystic fibrosis. Also, it might contain too much potassium. Don't drink coconut water as way to increase salt levels if you have cystic fibrosis.
High levels of potassium in the blood: Coconut water contains high levels of potassium. Don't drink coconut water if you have high levels of potassium in the blood.
Kidney problems: Coconut water contains high levels of potassium. Normally, potassium is excreted in the urine if blood levels get too high. But this doesn’t happen if the kidneys aren’t working normally. If you have kidney problems, talk to your healthcare provider before taking coconut water.
Surgery: Coconut water might interfere with blood pressure and blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using coconut water at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Coconut water is commonly consumed as a drink. There isn't enough reliable information to know if coconut water is safe to use as medicine when pregnant or breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.Children: Coconut water is commonly consumed as a drink and seems to be safe for children. As medicine, it’s possibly safe when used appropriately.
Cystic fibrosis: Cystic fibrosis can lower salt levels in the body. Some people with cystic fibrosis need to take fluids or pills to increase salt (sodium) levels. Coconut water doesn’t contain enough salt to increase salt levels in people with cystic fibrosis. Also, it might contain too much potassium. Don't drink coconut water as way to increase salt levels if you have cystic fibrosis.
High levels of potassium in the blood: Coconut water contains high levels of potassium. Don't drink coconut water if you have high levels of potassium in the blood.
Kidney problems: Coconut water contains high levels of potassium. Normally, potassium is excreted in the urine if blood levels get too high. But this doesn’t happen if the kidneys aren’t working normally. If you have kidney problems, talk to your healthcare provider before taking coconut water.
Surgery: Coconut water might interfere with blood pressure and blood sugar control during and after surgery. Stop using coconut water at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Effectiveness
Effective Effectiveness definitions
There is interest in using coconut milk for a number of purposes, but there isn’t enough reliable information to say whether it might be helpful.
Dosing & administration
Coconut water is commonly consumed as a drink. It’s rich in carbohydrates and electrolytes such as potassium, sodium, and magnesium.
As medicine, it’s been used by adults in varying doses. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.
As medicine, it’s been used by adults in varying doses. Speak with a healthcare provider to find out what type of product and dose might be best for a specific condition.
Interactions with pharmaceuticals
Medications for diabetes (Antidiabetes drugs)
Interaction Rating=Minor Be watchful with this combination.
Coconut water might lower blood sugar levels. Taking coconut water along with diabetes medications might cause blood sugar to drop too low. Monitor your blood sugar closely.
Medications for high blood pressure (Antihypertensive drugs)
Interaction Rating=Moderate Be cautious with this combination.
Coconut water might lower blood pressure. Taking coconut water along with medications that lower blood pressure might cause blood pressure to go too low. Monitor your blood pressure closely.
Interactions with herbs & supplements
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood pressure: Coconut water might lower blood pressure. Taking it with other supplements that have the same effect might cause blood pressure to drop too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include andrographis, casein peptides, L-arginine, niacin, and stinging nettle.
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood sugar: Coconut water might lower blood sugar. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might lower blood sugar too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include aloe, bitter melon, cassia cinnamon, chromium, and prickly pear cactus.
Herbs and supplements that might lower blood sugar: Coconut water might lower blood sugar. Taking it with other supplements with similar effects might lower blood sugar too much. Examples of supplements with this effect include aloe, bitter melon, cassia cinnamon, chromium, and prickly pear cactus.
Interactions with foods
There are no known interactions with foods.
Products
View all productsPer 5.5 g (Lemon Lime Zing):
- Coconut water powder 10 g
- Magnesium glycinate 2.24 g equiv. magnesium 300 mg
- Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C) 125 mg
- Thiamine hydrochloride (Vitamin B1) 25 mg equiv. thiamine 19.7 mg
- Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) 5 mg
- Nicotinamide (Vitamin B3) 25 mg
- Calcium pantothenate (Vitamin B5) 25 mg equiv. pantothenic acid 22.9 mg
- Pyridoxine hydrochloride (Vitamin B6) 25 mg equiv. pyridoxine 20.6 mg
- Biotin 110 μg
- Folic acid 148.1 μg
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12) 148.1 μg
- Choline bitartrate 25 mg
- Inositol 25 mg
- Taurine 500 mg
- Glutamine 400 mg
- Acetyl levocarnitine hydrochloride (Acetyl-L-carnitine) 122 mg equiv. levocarnitine 100 mg
- Chromium picolinate 204 μg equiv. chromium 25 μg
- Selenomethionine 60.5 μg equiv. selenium 24 μg
- Zinc glycinate 43 mg equiv. zinc 12.5 mg
- Natural lemon lime flavour
- Thaumatin
Per 10 g (Pomegranate Coconut):
Per 15 g:
- Coconut milk powder
- Cocoa powder
- Theobroma cacao (seed) powder
- Pouteria lucuma (fruit) powder
- Melissa officinalis ext.
- Ginkgo biloba ext.
- Eleutherococcus senticosus ext.
- Bacopa monnieri ext.
- Lepidium meyenii (root) powder
- L-glutamine
- Inulin (Dietary fibre)
- Magnesium citrate
- Fragaria ananassa (Strawberry)
- Natural chocolate flavour
- Ceratonia siliqua (pod) powder (Carob)
- Pink Himalayan crystal salt
- Natural vanilla flavour
- Stevia rebaubiana (Steviol glycosides)
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Xylitol
Per 10 g:
- Coconut milk powder
- Myristica fragrans (Nutmeg)
- Syzygium aromaticum
- Elettaria cardamomum
- Zingiber officinale ext.
- Curcuma longa ext.
- Cinnamomum spp.
- Inulin (Dietary fibre)
- Aspalathus linearis (Rooibos)
- Piper nigrum ext.
- Ginkgo biloba ext.
- Pimpinella anisum
- Bacopa monnieri ext.
- Eleutherococcus senticosus
- Honey
- Natural vanilla flavour
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Stevia rebaubiana (Steviol glycosides)
Per 5 g:
- Coconut water powder
- Turnera diffusa (leaf)
- Panax ginseng
- Eleutherococcus senticosus
- Glycyrrhiza glabra (root)
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
- Mucuna pruriens
- Lycium barbarum (fruit) (Goji)
- Tribulus terrestris
- Smilax officinalis
- Hebanthe eriantha
- Panax notoginseng
- Stevia rebaubiana
- Natural apple flavour
- Myrica rubra (berry) powder (Yumberry)
Per 3 g:
- Coconut water powder
- Magnesium hydroxide
- Calcified lithothamnion (Red algae)
- Tapioca
Per 10 g (Tropical):
Per 6 g:
- Coconut milk powder
- Matcha butterfly pea blend flower
- Leptospermum scoparium powder (Manuka honey)
- Blue spirulina
- Arctic sea algae
- Withania somnifera
- Piper nigrum
- Silybum marianum
- Glycyrrhiza glabra (root)
- Zingiber officinale
- Elettaria cardamomum
- Cinnamomum verum
- Artichoke inulin
- Tapioca
- Oryza sativa (Rice)
- Panax ginseng
- Luo Han Guo (fruit) ext. (Monk fruit)
- Natural chai flavour
Per 20 mL (Better Belly BBQ):
- Extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- Beef bones
- Apple cider vinegar
- Cichorium intybus (fibre)
- Lycopersicon esculentum (Tomato)
- Natural pomegranate flavour
- Allium cepa
- Allium sativum powder
- Citrus limon (juice) (Lemon)
- Paprika
- Carya juice
- Water
- Sea Salt
- Plantago ovata (husk) (Psyllium)
- Brassica juncea (seed) powder
- Cyamopsis tetragonoloba (Guar gum)
- Luo Han Guo (fruit) ext. (Monk fruit)
- Tamarindus indica
Per 6 g:
- Coconut milk powder
- Camellia sinensis (leaf) powder
- Leptospermum scoparium powder (Manuka honey)
- Artichoke inulin
- Pink Himalayan crystal salt
- Natural coconut flavour
- Zingiber officinale powder
- Coconut medium-chain triglyceride (Coconut MCT)
- Luo Han Guo (fruit) ext. (Monk fruit)
- Panax ginseng
- Ginkgo biloba
Per 17 g:
Per 30 g:
- Coconut milk powder
- Pea protein concentrate
- Oryza sativa (Brown rice protein)
- Cannabis sativa (seed) powder
- Linum usitatissimum (seed) flour (Flaxseed)
- Grain powder
- Plukenetia volubilis (Sacha Inchi Protein)
- Chia (seed meal)
- Oryza sativa (Rice fibre)
- Enzymes
- Ananas comosus (Bromelain)
Per bar:
- Coconut milk powder
- Golden pea protein (sprout) bio-fermented
- Oryza sativa (Brown rice protein isolate)
- Oryza sativa (Rice syrup solids)
- Oryza sativa milk powder (Brown rice)
- Natural vanilla flavour
- Arctic sea algae
- Mung bean (sprout)
- Oryza sativa (sprout) (Brown rice)
- Red lentil (sprout)
- Chickpea (sprout)
- Linseed (sprout)
- Millet (sprout)
- Quinoa (sprout) powder
- Chia (sprout)
- Lactobacillus ssp.
- Chia (seed meal)
- Apple pectin
- Curry leaf extract
- Psidium guajava (Guava)
- Citrus limon (Lemon)
- Ocimum tenuiflorum
- Bixa orellana
- Thaumatin
- Ergocalciferol (Vitamin D)
- Mushroom powder
- Natural coconut flavour
- Phyllanthus emblica
- Inulin (Dietary fibre)
- Phoenix dactylifera (Date)
- Medicago sativa
- Vaccinium corymbosum (fruit) powder
- Rubus idaeus
Per bar:
- Coconut flesh (dried)
- Coconut sugar
- Golden pea protein (sprout) bio-fermented
- Oryza sativa (Rice syrup solids)
- Cocoa mass
- Sugar
- Theobroma (oil) butter (Cacao)
- Vanilla planifolia (bean)
- Sunflower seed
- Linseed
- Fructooligosaccharides
- Chia (seed)
- Euterpe oleracea (berry) ext. (Acai)
- Beta vulgaris (root) powder (Beetroot)
- Arctic sea algae
- Lycium barbarum (fruit) (Goji)
- Pink Himalayan crystal salt
- Grape (dried) (Sultana)
- Mango (fruit)
- Sesamum indicum (seed)
- Vaccinium corymbosum (fruit) powder
- Vaccinium macrocarpon
- Theobroma cacao (seed) powder
- Rubus idaeus
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