Coconut water revolutionizes the world of sports

Coconut water is the liquid that is inside the fruit, the greener the fruit, the more abundant and rich in nutrients its water is. It is an ideal drink to rehydrate after physical activity.

What are the benefits of coconut water?

There have been few studies in the sports field, but the results have been positive and supported by several scientific associations, what should you know?

• It provides very good hydration after physical exercise due to its contribution of glucose and sodium, potassium and chlorine as the main electrolytes.
• It has a sweet and smooth flavor that provides good palatability, thus favoring drinking an adequate amount of liquid and at a good pace (necessary for proper hydration while performing or after sports activity), it also does not cause nausea or a feeling of fullness.
• It has five times more potassium than the well-known isotonic drinks.

Rehydrate with coconut water, yes or no?

Studies show positive qualities regarding coconut water, and there are no known negative effects, it is a good natural and healthy alternative to isotonic drinks commercial existing on the market, which are often not well tolerated.

Well it is true that natural coconut water, contains less sodium and glucose than commercial isotonic drinks, being less effective in achieving optimal rehydration, but some scientists affirm that being more palatable, it stimulates a greater intake, and by drinking more it compensates for the difference in nutrients.

Some scientists highlight the high rich in potassium and low in sodium, Therefore, they suggest enriching the coconut water with sodium to achieve a greater similarity in said isotonic composition with body fluids.

Other properties attributable to coconut water

Some studies support other properties of coconut water: the greener the fruit, the greater benefits it provides, as they are:

• Keeps the body cool and prevents temperature rises.
• It is a good diuretic.
• Helps to maintain a correct
• It is very rich in mineral salts that participate in the mineralization of bones.
• It has antiseptic action.
• Helps maintain good skin condition.

We can say that its light sweet taste, its good tolerance and its fantastic make coconut water a natural alternative suitable for restoring large losses of liquid and electrolytes after sports practice. In addition, if you do sports, you are interested in knowing that if you have any questions regarding the athlete's diet, it is important to have the recommendation of a specialist. MAPFRE Salud insurances include in their teCuidamos program an exclusive Nutritional Counseling and Physical Exercise service.

• The greener the fruit, the more abundant and nutrient-rich its water is and, therefore, the greater benefits it provides.
• Coconut water provides very good hydration after physical exercise due to its contribution of glucose and sodium, potassium and chlorine as the main electrolytes.
• For questions regarding the athlete's diet, health and habits, some insurances include exclusive advisory services by experts in nutrition and sports medicine.