Can people with liver disease drink coconut water?

Coconut water is a natural, refreshing drink, contains many ingredients that cool down, supplement water and good for the digestive system, and support improvement in cardiovascular health. Patients with liver can add coconut water to the daily diet. However, patients need to use moderation and properly to maximize their benefits, not harmful to health.

Coconut water is high in vitamins, minerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus to help balance electrolytes, provide energy. This drink also contains antioxidants that can reduce inflammation, protect the body from damage by free radicals. Coconut water does not cause accumulation of calories or excess fat, suitable for a healthy diet. A small amount of glucose and fructose in this drink provides energy, does not cause sudden hyperglycemia. Antioxidants and natural enzymes reduce hepatitis, promote the body’s elimination of toxins. This is useful for people with fatty liver, hepatitis or liver damage due to viral infection.

People with liver disease are often tired, lack of energy, and electrolyte imbalance. Coconut water provides water, important minerals, reducing the risk of dehydration, supporting the body’s metabolic function. The natural sugar content in this drink is also low in calories and easy to digest, does not cause burden on the liver when absorbed and metabolized as sugar drinks or alcoholic drinks.

Adults should only drink 1-2 coconuts a day. Patients with liver should see a doctor for specific advice on doses that can be used every day in accordance with the condition and situation of the disease. Excessive drinking can lead to hyperkalemia, affecting blood pressure, kidney function. Coconut water has a cool, easy to cause stomach or indigestion if taken in the evening late.

Patients with liver need to drink fresh coconut water, avoid using canned or processed water, because these products are often supplemented with sugar and preservatives, not good for the liver. In the case of patients with severe cirrhosis, end -stage liver failure, electrolyte disorders or renal failure, the doctor should consult before using coconut water.

Coconut water cannot completely replace water in the daily diet. Patients with liver still need to drink enough water needed for the body every day as directed by the doctor. In parallel with the care of the liver with a diet, patients need to go to regular examination, avoid stimulants such as alcohol, tobacco, maintain a diet of fat reduction, exercise regularly.

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