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Coconut water sports drink research.
It s true that coconut water has natural electrolytes such as potassium sodium and manganese but amounts can vary due to changes that occur in coconut water as the coconut matures.
Sport drinks are ubiquitous within the recreational and competitive fitness and sporting world.
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This new study was set up to examine the effects of coconut water on hydration and exercise performance.
Research has shown that coconut water can lower blood sugar levels and improve other health markers in diabetic animals 8 9 10 in one study diabetic rats treated with coconut water maintained.
While coconut water is an effective sports drink that suits the needs of many it may not be the ultimate sports drink to feed all your needs.
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In general most adults don t exercise strenuously enough to need sports drinks or coconut water so.
So while there s some evidence suggesting coconut water may be comparable to having a sports drink there s also evidence that coconut water may be no more.
Coconut water might be a good option if you re looking for a more natural electrolyte drink says patton.
Coconut water and coconut milk have antiulcerogenic activity.
Just be aware of added sugar and read the label first just be aware of.
Coconut water is as good as ingesting a commercial sports drink for whole body rehydration after exercise induced dehydration but with better fluid.
Coconut water is often touted as a healthier sports drink although research looking at its effects on performance particularly when consumed during exercise is lacking.
Coconut water is fine for recreational athletes but so are plain water and sports drinks.
Recently attention has been given to coconut water a natural alternative to manufactured sport drinks with initial evidence indicating efficacy with regard to maintaining hydration.