Yay to ZICO brand Coconut Water.
After emailing the top three CW companies, ZICO was the first to respond, same day.
In regards to my original Coconut Water 101 post,
I received this great question-comment from a blog reader:
Hi, I write a blog called Healthy. Happy. Life. and I am constantly discussing the benefits of coconut water. Many of my readers share a common question: With such high RDA's of minerals and electrolytes like manganese, magnesium and like potassium, is it possible to get too much of these good nutrients? Many of my readers drink 2-6 coconut waters a day! Any advice? Thanks so much, Kathy
The Answer?!
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Hi Kathy,
Great question. Since these minerals are water soluble (not directly as elements, but as ionic compounds found naturally in coconut water), taking in more than the body needs generally results in excess amounts exiting the body via urine. Granted, too much of anything is by definition not good, but the most common side effect of drinking more than the body needs or drinking on an empty stomach are mild diarrhea or gas buildup, as natural coconut water is a mild "aquaretic" that rids the body of excess fluids.
If someone leads a physically active lifestyle, drinking a liter or so of coconut water throughout the day, especially during and after exercise, he or she can actually reduce recovery time between workouts because the body needs to replace the potassium, magnesium, sodium, phosphorus and other ion salts, or electrolytes, that allow the body's nerves to smoothly pass electrical signals along nerves and to the muscles. A lack of these salts can have many negative effects on the central nervous system, the most common being cramping.
I hope that helped!!!
Namaste,
J. Ross Ferrell
Zico Operations Manager
Thanks for the Coconut Water Questions
I'll let my readers know if/when O.N.E and Vita CoCo respond as well. Keep those great comments coming everyone!
Anonymous says
This is great information, I know I drink at least 3 vita cocos a day. It makes sense that your body would just get rid of anything it doesn't need. I'm glad because I need my vita coco fix!
Anonymous says
Although, if you look at the ingredients for Vita Coco, they add fruit sugar and flavors whereas the Zico (at least the Tetrapak version) is 100% coconut water not from concentrate.
Laurielle says
I live in Asia where coconuts are plentiful. I have been drinking about 2 fresh large coconuts a day. Is that bad? Does it lead to diabetes? Both of my parents are diabetics.
Anonymous says
This is great information, I know I drink at least 3 vita cocos a day. It makes sense that your body would just get rid of anything it doesn't need. I'm glad because I need my vita coco fix!
Kathy Patalsky says
?? what do you mean by this comment? Coconut water is pretty much the same across the board for different brands - taste may vary, but if it's 100% natural coco water the nutrients are the same.
Anonymous says
I have tried both Zico and Vita Coco, and I truly think Vita Coco is a much better alternative. Not only does it taste better, but there are more flavors and is privately owned. When Coke approached Vita Coco in order to buy them out, they refused them. Zico accepted the offer and is now owned by Coke.
Anonymous says
I have tried both Zico and Vita Coco, and I truly think Vita Coco is a much better alternative. Not only does it taste better, but there are more flavors and is privately owned. When Coke approached Vita Coco in order to buy them out, they refused them. Zico accepted the offer and is now owned by Coke.
Anonymous says
I have tried both Zico and Vita Coco, and I truly think Vita Coco is a much better alternative. Not only does it taste better, but there are more flavors and is privately owned. When Coke approached Vita Coco in order to buy them out, they refused them. Zico accepted the offer and is now owned by Coke.
HParker says
good info to know. Too much of a good thing is a worry, but it's much better than too much of a bad thing, right?
HParker says
good info to know. Too much of a good thing is a worry, but it's much better than too much of a bad thing, right?
HParker says
good info to know. Too much of a good thing is a worry, but it's much better than too much of a bad thing, right?