Published 20:49 IST, October 23rd 2019

Coconut Water: Here are the many health benefits of the drink

Coconut water has several benefits when it comes to your health. It has several antioxidant properties. Coconut water possess several nutrients and vitamins.

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Coconut water is a fast emerging popular drink. It t only tastes great but also has a refreshing quality. Coconut water can be h any time but is mostly consumed during summers. Coconut water is rich in minerals, vitamins and electrolytes. It is also a common sight in several vending machines as well as yoga and fitness studios w. coconut water is created by liquid which is extracted from insides of a green coconut. Around 95 per cent of coconut water consists of water. It is a very common sight in tropical regions of country. According to Ayurveda, coconut water also has several health benefits.

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Here are some vants of coconut water 

It has several antioxidant properties

Coconut water consists of several antioxidants. Free ricals are often harmful to cells in your body. antioxidants in coconut water protect body from excess cell dam. According to research, it is also beneficial for betterment of kidney and liver. 

Possess several nutrients

Coconut water is very rich in several nutrients and vitamins. It is rich in potassium, calcium and sodium. According to research, coconut water is also a rich source for fibres. Coconut water is also rich in carbs and proteins. 

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It keeps kidney stones at bay 

Drinking excess fluids prevents risk of kidney stones. According to research, coconut water prevents se stones from sticking to kidney and urinary tract. Research also suggests that coconut water also reduces stone and crystal formations in kidney. 

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Helps in fighting diabetes

Coconut water also reduces blood sugar levels. It is a rich source of magnesium. Magnesium plays an important role in increasing insulin sensitivity. It also decreases excess blood sugar levels in people having 2 diabetes. Coconut water improves overall blood sugar levels. Coconut water also improves health of your heart. It is beneficial to consume coconut water mostly after rigorous exercise. 

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19:22 IST, October 23rd 2019