Coconut water's headiest claim is that it is rich in potassium: a typical serving offers 569 mg, which is almost twice the amount in a banana. This mineral helps regulate blood pressure by counteracting the stimulating effects of sodium, of which it contains only 160 mg, and this in turn helps to prevent related issues like stroke, heart attack and hangovers. Compare this to 14 fl. oz. of Gatorade, which contains 'only' 52.5 mg of potassium and 192.5 mg of sodium.
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Everyone at my hot yoga studio drinks the stuff. I tried it and almost puked - the unflavored coconut water tastes like garbage! And the flavored ones have too much sugar. Better off eating a banana.
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