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Coconut Water

Natural source of potassium and modest sodium for mild rehydration.

Electrolytes & Hydration

Overview

Natural source of potassium and modest sodium for mild rehydration.

Natural sources
  • Cocos nucifera
Common forms
  • Coconut water

Mechanism of action

Provides potassium, magnesium, and modest sodium and carbs.

Pathways
  • · Rehydration

Effects on the body

Supports
Rehydration (mild exercise)

Organ system effects

Evidence-based benefits

Adequate for mild-moderate exercise rehydration

Moderate evidence

Potential side effects

Common
    Rare
      Serious

        Drug interactions

        No notable interactions reported.

        Supplement interactions

        Pairs well with

        None listed.

        Avoid combining with

        No specific avoidances listed.

        Dosing & bioavailability

        Typical dose
        240–500 mL post-exercise

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        Scientific evidence (8)

        RCTJ Physiol Anthropol · 2002

        Coconut water for rehydration after exercise

        Saat M, et al.

        Crossover trial of coconut water vs sports drink.

        Key findings

        Comparable rehydration with better palatability for many subjects.

        Open study
        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

        PubMed: Coconut Water — Adequate for mild-moderate exercise rehydration

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

        PubMed: Coconut Water — randomized controlled trial

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

        PubMed: Coconut Water — meta-analysis

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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        Systematic reviewPubMed (NLM) · 1970

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        Systematic reviewGoogle Scholar · 1970

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