Coconut water is known as a natural drink, rich in electrolytes, helps cool, detoxify and provide many essential minerals such as potassium, magnesium, sodium.
One of the main reasons why coconut water is not suitable for people with high blood pressure is its high potassium content. A glass of coconut water about 240ml contains up to 600mg of potassium. Although potassium helps balance electrolytes and regulate blood pressure at a moderate level, if the patient has been prescribed antihypertensive drugs or potassium-containing diuretic drugs, supplementing potassium from coconut water can cause excess potassium in the blood (increased potassium in the blood), leading to arrhythmia and fatigue.
Coconut water is cool, which can cause mild low blood pressure, especially when consumed in large quantities or when the body is tired or on an empty stomach. For people with high blood pressure who are taking medication, if coconut water is combined with it, blood pressure can drop too much, causing dizziness, lightheadedness or fainting. This often happens in the morning or during heavy exercise - when blood pressure fluctuates un stably.
In addition, there is a misconception that coconut water is a healthy drink and is drunk instead of water in a day, leading to electrolyte imbalance, reducing the effectiveness of blood pressure treatment drugs.
People with high blood pressure do not necessarily have to completely abstain from coconut water, but should drink it in limited quantity, no more than 1 glass/week; avoid drinking it while taking medication that affects potassium and need to consult a doctor before adding it to their daily diet.
