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Salum Mkata
CSEE,ACSEE,B.Pharm 4
Coconut water
Dedication to
Introduction Coconut water is the clear and sterile liquid found
inside immature coconuts.
The water is actually obtained by opening a tender, green, healthy, and undamaged coconut.
In general, young and slightly immature coconuts gathered from the coconut tree after they reach about 5-7 months of age for the purpose of reaping its drink.
Coconut water is sometimes referred to as green coconut water because the immature coconuts are green in color.
Coconut water
contents: Nutritional value per 100 g (3.5 oz)
substance amount
Energy 79 kJ (19 kcal)
Carbohydrates 3.71 g
Sugars 2.61 g
Dietary fibre 1.1 g
Fat 0.2 g
Protein 0.72 g
Contents cont.Vitamins Amount in mg Percentage(%)
Thiamine (B1) 0.03 mg(3%)
Riboflavin (B2) 0.057 mg(5%)
Niacin (B3) 0.08 mg(1%)
Pantothenic acid (B5) 0.043 mg(1%)
Vitamin B6 0.032 mg(2%)
Folate (B9) 3 μg(1%)
Vitamin C 2.4 mg(3%)
Cont.Trace metals
Calcium 24 mg(2%)
Iron 0.29 mg(2%)
Magnesium 25 mg(7%)
Phosphorus 20 mg(3%)
Potassium 250 mg(5%)
Zinc 0.1 mg(1%)
Health benefits of coconut
water
Coconut water is a very refreshing drink to beat
tropical summer thirst.
Research studies suggest that cytokinin (e.g.,
kinetin and trans-zeatin) in coconut water found
to have significant anti-ageing, anti-carcinogenic,
and anti-thrombotic (anti-clot formation) effects.
Coconut water is composed of many naturally
occurring bioactive enzymes such as acid
phosphatase, catalase, dehydrogenase, diastase,
peroxidase, RNA-polymerases etc. In effect,
these enzymes help in the digestion and
metabolism.
Medical use
• It is said, albeit quite incorrectly, that coconut
water is identical to human plasma and can be
injected directly into the human bloodstream.
• The story has its origin from World War II where
British and Japanese patients were given coconut
water intravenously because saline solution was
in short supply.[
Where it used?
Diarrhea-related dehydration
Exercise-related dehydration
High blood pressure
Any side effects? Coconut water is LIKELY SAFE for most adults
when consumed as a drink. There are no known serious side effects.
Special Precautions & Warnings:
Pregnancy and breast-feeding:
High blood pressure: Coconut water might lower blood pressure. It can increase the effects of medications used to lower blood pressure.
Surgery: Coconut water might interfere with blood pressure control during and after surgery. Stop using coconut water at least two weeks before a scheduled surgery.
Any interaction?
currently no information for coconut water
Interactions
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