As more people search for alternative, non-soda beverages coconut water is fast becoming commonplace in American grocery stores. Coconut water, which comes from a young coconut, should not be confused with coconut milk, which is made from the fatty adult coconut. Coconut water actually contains a great deal of electrolytes including potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus which allow coconut water to be rapidly absorbed by our bodies. One registered dietician on ABC News likens it to “nature’s Gatorade.” So much so, in fact, that in emergency situations, coconut water has been used as intravenous fluid when saline isn’t available. Read more via ABC News.
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Dr. Steven Chang, the author of DailyDose, is a staff physician with Kosmix RightHealth. Dr. Chang practices Family Medicine at the University of California Davis Medical Center, where his medical interests include both pediatric and geriatric care, public health, gay and lesbian health, and sleep medicine. Dr. Chang trained at the Stanford University affiliated O'Connor Hospital, and was a research fellow at the National Institute of Health. He holds an M.D. from McGill University and a BA in Public Health from Johns Hopkins University.