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How to Know the Wonders of Coconut Water For Health and Wellness

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The coconut palm tree, native to tropical countries, is considered the tree of life. Every part of this fruit-bearing palm has good use, from the leaves to its roots. But coconut trees are best noted for its fruit that produce various well-known products such as virgin coconut oil and coconut juice. Among the benefits that coconuts give, it is the coconut water that has attracted major attention for its healing wonders. Here’s why:

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  • Coconut water or coconut juice
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    Coconut water is a nutritious beverage. Also known as “coconut juice”, it contains natural sugars and a complex array of vitamins and minerals that are good for the body. Most of all, it is fat-free.

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    Coconut water can be used as intravenous solution. It has the same concentration of electrolytes found in human blood. During World War II, doctors treating wounded soldiers used coconut water to give emergency plasma transfusions when they ran out of IVs. This is why coconut water is also called the “fluid of life”.

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    Coconut water is good for controlling cholesterol. Researchers have found positive effects of this wonder juice on patients with cholesterol by helping in the prevention of atherosclerosis, otherwise known as the hardening of arteries.

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    Coconut water helps in revitalizing the reproductive system. Fresh coconut juice extracted from green coconuts is known to increase libido and enhance sexual performance. Men and women who tried drinking it regularly reported an increase in sex drive and an improved sex life.

  5. Step 5

    Coconut water has shown to act as an antioxidant. Drinking fresh coconut water is reported to clean out many types of destructive free radicals in the body. It also protects the hemoglobin in the blood from nitrate-induced oxidation.

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    Coconut water aids people with constipation problems. This natural juice has a laxative effect. Drinking lots of coconut water everyday improves bowel movement by loosening the stools.

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    Coconut water is known to treat urinary infection and bladder problems. Medical research has shown that consumption of coconut water is very effective in dissolving kidney stones and helps prevent bladder infections. Since coconut juice is a natural diuretic, it increases urine flow, preventing the buildup of kidney stones and flushing out existing ones.

  8. Step 8

    Coconut water is a natural sports drink. If offers the same amount of electrolytes and potassium found in conventional sports drinks with less calories and without the artificial ingredients added.

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Marilynda said

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on 2/22/2009 Who would have known that something like coconut water can have so many benefits. Thanks for the well written informative article.5*

kittykat3 said

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on 2/20/2009 I love coconut water! 5* and recommend!

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on 2/9/2009 Thanks for the information! I really appreciate articles like this.

Saesult said

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on 2/8/2009 Awww, I love coconut water. Great information! Thanks:)

ReuseItAll said

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on 2/7/2009 This sounds so delicious! I have never had coconut water! I would love to try it! Checking out your resources as well!! 5 stars!

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