Coconut water is healthy but can be harmful when taking in high quantity!

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Coconut water contribute to your daily hydration because of its electrolytes- filled.

It also increases the hematocrit (blood volume), hemoglobin and erythrocyte levels in the body.


However, coconut water is also high in potassium which when taken in high quantity can lead to sudden or severe Hyperkalemia (high potassium level) which in -turn can bring heart palpitations, shortness of breath, chest pain, nausea, or vomiting etc.


Coconut water is Not the Ideal drink for Athletes.

In case you prefer coconut water for rehydration immediately post work out, then you rather drink plain water. Because coconut water is low in carbohydrate and the amount of sodium plain water is unarguably more than that present in coconut water and obviously it is sodium that aids rehydration.



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