People whose health is affected if they drink too much coconut water
People with high blood pressure and diabetes should avoid drinking water containing a lot of potassium and sugar.
Benefits of coconut water
According toHealthlineAlthough coconut water is not a panacea, it has many health benefits. Here's why:
- Low sugar and calories
- Contains many electrolytes such as potassium to prevent dehydration
- Contains vitamins and minerals (vitamin C, vitamin B1, manganese, phosphorus, calcium)
- No fat or cholesterol
- Contains antioxidants
- Prevent kidney stones.
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Coconut water has many benefits but not everyone should drink it. Photo: Healthifyme |
How much coconut water should you drink a day?
“While coconut water is safe, packed with nutrients and considered a great way to hydrate, drinking too much of it can cause some health problems,” says Indian nutritionist Aman Puri.
According toWebMDAlthough there is no set amount of coconut water you should drink per day, you should only drink one to two cups.
Disadvantages
Although coconut water has many benefits, drinking too much can be harmful. Coconut water is high in sodium, and drinking too much can take up too much of your daily sodium allowance. Coconut water can also cause low blood pressure. People who are about to have surgery should stop drinking it 2 weeks before.
Drinking too much coconut water can cause electrolyte imbalance in the body due to spikes in potassium levels, causing kidney problems and irregular heartbeat.
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People with blood pressure and blood sugar problems should not drink too much coconut water. Photo: Emedihealth |
Who should not drink coconut water?
Nutritionist Kacie Vavrek, Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center (USA), shared that people with chronic kidney disease should not drink a lot of coconut water because this type of water has a high potassium content. This habit can cause hyperkalemia, a risk of death.
According toSF Gate, due to the high sodium content in coconut water, people with high blood pressure should also be careful about their intake.
Drinking too much coconut water can be risky for diabetics. Each cup of coconut water has about 6 grams of sugar. Therefore, diabetics should limit their intake of coconut water.
Additionally, while coconut water has less sugar than most sports drinks and fruit juices, it is high in calories. Some people may also experience stomach upset and bloating. Coconut water also has diuretic properties, which can make you need to go to the bathroom more often.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), children under 1 year old should not drink coconut water. After 12 months, children can drink less than 100ml. Children can start eating coconut meat at about 6 months old, this is the time when most babies can start eating solid foods./.
