Acqua di Cocco

Coconut Water is the Yamamoto Research supplement containing freeze-dried coconut water, obtained from the water contained in natural coconuts (Cocos nucifera L.). The product can be dissolved in water to obtain a tasty and hydrating drink, to be sipped at any time of the day, without added sugar (*contains naturally occurring sugar).

Coconut water is a food of great value: it is 100% natural, is 99% fat-free, contains no cholesterol and has very little sugar, but from an energy and nutritional point of view it is a beverage that is rich in Mineral salts, which are indispensable for hydrating the body.

More specifically, it contains Potassium, Sodium, Magnesium, Phosphorous and Calcium, which is why it is the beverage of choice in tropical countries, because it allows optimum hydration, delivers energy and is naturally isotonic (with the same solute concentration as plasma). The Hawaiian people call it noleani, meaning paradise dew, and its use is also becoming increasingly popular in the modern world because of its hydrating properties.

Contrary to what one might think, coconut water is not at all as fatty as the fruit that contains it. It provides about 16 kcal per 100 g, has a very low sugar content and is the liquid found inside the still unripe, green coconut fruit. It is often confused with coconut milk, which is instead obtained by pressing the pulp of ripe coconuts.

Coconut water effectively hydrates the body and can also be of great help to sportsmen and women and athletes, who tend to lose valuable electrolytes through intense physical activity and sweating. Coconut water naturally contains the 5 electrolytes that are essential for replenishment after any sports performance, namely sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and phosphorus. The potassium found in Coconut Water is 15 times higher than that contained in normal sports drinks, and its natural form is readily assimilated by the body (unlike other, more commercial forms of this trace element).

Coconut water is therefore also useful for preventing dehydration during the summer, which exposes us to high temperatures and increased loss of body fluids, and it is suitable for people of all ages. Indeed, it can be used as a convenient summer drink to sip on the beach, thus avoiding other sugary or excessively sweetened drinks. However, its uses do not stop there: coconut water can also be used for cooking, to prepare smoothies, shakes, and exotic dishes.

In short, if you are looking for a natural and healthy drink, Coconut Water is the right choice for you.

Scientific references
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