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Many people believe, drink
coconut water
can help clean up
kidney
.Is that true?Check out the explanation below.
Coconut water is known as one
drink
which is healthy.This drink is rich in electrolytes such as potassium, calcium and magnesium.
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The various ingredients in it make coconut water believed to be effective, including one for kidney health.
However, it is important to understand first that there is no single drink that can really ‘clean’ the kidneys.Drinks that are good for the kidneys do not mean that they are effective in cleaning this organ directly, but rather that they help maintain their health.
Benefits of coconut water for the kidneys
Keeping the body hydrated is one of the most effective ways to prevent kidney stones.However, not all drinks have the same effect.
Quoting the GoodRX page, young coconut water is known to prevent the buildup of crystals in urine.These crystals are the main cause of kidney stones.
A small study published in BioMed Research International in 2018 found a link between consuming young coconut water and increasing citrate levels in urine.Citrate plays an important role in preventing the formation of kidney stones.
However, larger research is still needed to confirm these benefits with certainty.
People with chronic kidney disease must be careful
Even though it is healthy, you need to pay careful attention to consuming young coconut water, especially for people with chronic kidney disease.Because of this, the high potassium content in young coconut water.
The National Kidney Foundation of the United States (US) notes that a glass of young coconut water contains around 600 milligrams (mg) of potassium.This figure is greater than the potassium in bananas.
Potassium itself basically functions to regulate muscle contractions.However, people with chronic kidney disease are unable to remove excess potassium from the body.As a result, potassium accumulates and triggers hyperkalemia.
Hyperkalemia can trigger serious symptoms such as irregular heart rhythm, tingling, temporary paralysis, and even heart attack.
Thus, young coconut water can indeed keep the kidneys healthy, including preventing the formation of kidney stones.However, people with chronic kidney disease need to be careful when consuming young coconut water.
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