Overcome Hypertension with Coconut Water

Coconut water was also saves a lot of health benefits for our bodies, because coconut water contains a very good natural electrolytes to replace lost body fluids.

WebMD site mentioned, coconut water consists of water (94 percent) and low in calories. Coconut water is also a good source of vitamin B, potassium, enzymes, and amino acids and has antioxidant effects in the body.



Scientific research on the benefits of coconut water is still limited, but one of them say, blood pressure high blood pressure patients who regularly consume coconut water dropped to 71 percent.

"Compared with isotonic drinks or energy drinks, coconut water is rich in potassium than sodium. As is known, sodium should be limited because it can cause hypertension," said Dr. Agustina Helmin Silalahi, Kalbe Farma medical adviser, in a press conference in Jakarta Hydro Culinary Ramadan, Friday (08/05/2011).
Potassium and potassium-known beneficial for heart health. Because of that, experts say, pure coconut water drink without sugar can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

"The World Food Organization (FAO) states, coconut water as a natural energy drink".