Athletes know the importance of hydration and consuming plenty of fluids. Dehydration can be prevented by drinking water, sports drinks or coconut water. Coconut water is fairly new to the market and gaining hype among consumers. The current recommendations indicate sports drinks should only be consumed if exercise exceeds 60 minutes and water should be consumed if the duration is shorter than 60 minutes. Sports drinks contain sugars for energy as well as some electrolytes. Coconut water provides some of the same nutrient benefits as sports drinks, but is more natural. It provides carbohydrates as well as the electrolytes potassium, sodium, and chloride. As natural eating becomes more popular, coconut water has been studied in comparison to water and sports drinks. Currently, coconut water has shown to provide the same rehydration effects in athletes.
Reference: Kalman DS, Feldman S, Krieger Dr, Boomer RJ. Comparison of coconut water and a
Stephanie Bailey - Dietetic Intern - University of Memphis
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