DOES DRINKING YOUNG COCONUT WATER MAKE US WEAK?

In Indonesia, many people think that drinking young coconut water can make them weak. Is the assumption true? What are the negative and positive impacts of drinking coconut water? As coconut trees are so abundant in this tropical country, knowing the truth of drinking coconut water is necessary.

Logically, drinking coconut water is good for our health since it consists of 95% water, and the rest 5% is sugar and mineral. Except those who have kidney disorders, heart disease, or diabetes, drinking coconut water without sugar or syrup is advisable.

Since coconut water contains some macro-elements such as nitrogen and carbon, as well as vitamin C, nicotinic and folic acids, biotin, and riboflavin, this water is good for our body. Based on experience and local wisdom of Indonesian people, coconut water has some benefits such as:

1. Expediting urine Air.
2. Preventing us from dehydration if mixed with lemon.
3. Reducing  milk clot inside stomach,
4. Relieving us from constipation
5. Curing acne if regularly used for washing our face.

Therefore, do not be afraid of drinking coconut water since its negative effects is less significant than its positive ones. Most of all, coconut water is categorized as natural isotonic. Thus, many companies have developed this water for healthy beverages then introduce it to sport lovers.