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Monday, 21 May 2012

Coconut Water: Far More Than Just A Refreshing Beverage

Few beverages on this planet are as biocompatible to the human body and its hydration needs as coconut water. Indeed, coconut water was been reported to be used for intravenous hydration and resuscitation of critically ill patients in remote regions of the world for over half a century. It is also an excellent preserving medium for avulsed teeth, besting even Hank's balanced salt solution, a commonly used medical solution. While some are concerned about the sugar content of this slightly sweet beverage, recent research shows it actually exhibits blood sugar lowering properties in an experimental model of diabetes...read more>>>...