Want to Lower Blood Pressure? Drinking Coconut Water !

Coconut water is included in your favorite drinks to break their fast. Effects obtained from the freshness of the coconut milk, among others, because of natural coconut watercontains a very good electrolytes to replace lost body fluids.

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

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

"Compared with isotonic drinks or energy drinks, coconut water is richer in potassium thansodium. As is known, sodium should be limited because it can lead to hypertension," said Dr. Agustina Silalahi Helmin, Kalbe Farma medical adviser, in a press conference inJakarta Hydro Culinary Ramadan , Friday (08/05/2011).

Potassium and potassium known to be beneficial for heart health. Because of that, expertssay, drinking coconut water without sugar can help reduce the risk of heart disease.

"Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has stated, coconut water as a natural energydrink. Content of fructose and glucose can also make the body's energy back after a day of fasting, without worrying about blood sugar rises," said Helmin

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