Coconut Water

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•Last Updated: August 28, 2025

Coconut water (not to be confused with coconut milk) is the clear liquid found inside coconuts and has a slightly sweet, nutty flavor. Coconut water is low in sugar and calories and high in the electrolytes magnesium, potassium, and sodium.

Last Updated:August 28, 2025

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Testing coconut water as an add-on therapy for people with ulcerative colitis

In this randomized controlled trial in participants with ulcerative colitis, coconut water given alongside standard therapy improved symptoms and increased the incidence of remission, compared to a placebo.

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