Coconut Water: Far More Than Just A Refreshing BeverageCoconut Water: Far More Than Just A Refreshing Beverage
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Sunday, May 20th 2012 at
12:30 pm by Sayer Ji While some are concerned about the sugar content of this slightly sweet beverage, recent research shows it actually exhibits blood sugar lowering properties in an experimental model of diabetes.[3] Additional animal research shows coconut water prevents and reverses high blood pressure associated with fructose feeding-induced hypertension, as well being able to reduce oxidative stress and insulin resistance. [4]
Perhaps one of the most amazing properties of coconut water is its superior lipid modulating activity in the animal model vis-à-vis the cholesterol-lowering statin drug known as lovastatin. [5] Which means we can, in clear conscience, modify Hippocrates’ famous saying to: "Let What You Drink Be Your Medicine."
Other medicinal properties of coconut water include:
- Anti-Ulcer Properties: Both coconut milk and coconut water exhibit potent anti-ulcer activity against chemicals such as indomethacin, a Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drug (NSAID).
- Blood-Pressuring Lowering Properties: When human subjects consumed coconut water for two weeks, it was found to lower blood pressure in 74% of the experimental group, reducing it by up to 24 points (mmHg) systolic and 15 points (mmHq) diastolic.
- Anti-Alzheimer’s Properties: in an animal model of ovariectomy-induced menopausal changes, coconut water appeared to prevent the decline of brain estrogen (estradiol) levels, as well as the associated accumulation of Alzheimer’s disease associated β-amyloid (Aβ) plaque in their brains.
- Anti-Bacterial Properties: Three novel antimicrobial peptides have been identified in coconut water which exhibited inhibitory activity against both Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria.
- Anti-Gastroenteritis Agent: When sodium is added (ideally sea salt) coconut water has been determined to be an ideal rehydrating agent in countries where medical supplies are not freely available, and where, say, cholera and other severe forms of gastroenteritis persist.
For more coconut related research visit our Coconut Research Page!
[2] Comparison of coconut water,
propolis, HBSS, and milk on PDL cell survival. J Endod. 2008 May;34(5):587-9.
Epub 2008 Mar 19. PMID: 18436040
[3] Hypoglycemic and antioxidant
potential of coconut water in experimental diabetes. Food Funct. 2012 May 11.
Epub 2012 May 11. PMID: 22576019
Sayer Ji is the founder and chair of GreenMedInfo.com. His writings have been
published in the Wellbeing Journal, the Journal of Gluten Sensitivity, and have
been featured on numerous websites, including Mercola.com, NaturalNews.com,
Infowars.com, Care2.com. His critically acclaimed essay series The Dark Side of
Wheat opens up a new perspective on the universal, human-species
specific toxicity of wheat, and
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