Coconut Water and How it Boosts Your Immune System with Antioxidants and Potassium

Coconut water has an ability to transport one to the most exotic places in the tropics, one that is rich in, well, coconuts. But other than being a beverage of island quality, there are merits to drinking coconut water, which include boosting one's immune system, balancing potassium intake and helping get rid of a nasty hangover.

While coconut water does not only quench thirst it is also packed with health benefiting nutrients. Nowadays, most health enthusiasts add coconut water to their diets due to its high volume of nutrients and how it aids the body in various ways.

However, contrary to popular belief, the rich taste of coconut water is not directly proportional to the amount of calories it has. It is actually 95 percent water and is roughly around 40 calories per 8 ounces. Its rehydrating qualities are felt in small doeses without having to feel bloated or worry about the inches it could potentially add to one's waistline.

While an apple a day can keep the doctor away, drinking coconut water during cold and flu season can help keep the sickness away. While often considered a drink for summer, it is actually a very good beverage to consume during the cold season for its great amount of antioxidants. The best defense against intruding bacteria is antioxidants, which make the body resilient to sickness and helps combat such diseases.

Potassium is another nutrient in coconut water. As bananas are rich in potassium, giving the body 9 percent of it's needs, coconut water has about the same value or even more of the nutrient. With that, the consumption of coconut water also helps the body rehydrate fast and makes one less thirsty after drinking it.

Potassium plays a great role in boosting the muscular and nervous system especially in regards to the brain. Magnesium, which is a body energy-booster, is also found in coconut water. This makes the drink a great contender against caffeine-heavy drinks.

It is also rich in another protein called cytokines, which has been studied to lowering cancer growth.

Lastly, another great benefit of coconut water is that it is a hangover cure. For those who thrive in the night, this can surely handle the morning after with an added boost.

Preview some of the benefits further in the video below.