I’m sure you've heard all the hype regarding coconut water but does coconut water really leave up to all the hype? I personally am a fan of anything that has coconut in it including coconut water. Coconut water has been touted as being able to boost your immune system and help with digestion. It’s also been said that its hydration benefits compared to water are superior because of it natural content of electrolytes. Here’s what I do know about coconut water. Coconut water is a great hydrating beverage during and after physical activity. Some athletes may prefer other electrolyte beverages that contain a higher amount of sodium for sweat loss or coconut water that has been fortified. Coconut water without additional fortification will lack it some electrolytes. Coconut water naturally does contain a good amount of potassium and is low in calories but it also can vary in ingredients. Some brands add additional herbs, vitamins and minerals for added benefits. In closing, coconut water overall is a good hydrating beverage but if you plan on doing extended physical activity (over an hour) you might want to consider drinking a performance drink that will provide a better balance of electrolytes for sweat loss or fortified coconut water.
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