Coconut water is a natural drink rich in electrolytes, especially potassium, magnesium, citrate and provides quick hydration. However, for people with kidney disorders, the use needs to be strictly considered.
A study in healthy people showed that drinking 2 liters of coconut water per day for 4 consecutive days increased the secretion of urinary citrate by about 29%, potassium increased by 130%, chloride increased by 37%, while the pH and urine volume did not change compared to regular water.
According to the World Health Organization, coconut water contains a lot of potassium. When the kidneys are impaired in function, it is not possible to effectively eliminate potassium but drinking a lot of coconut water can easily lead to increased blood potassium - a high risk of serious heart rhythm disorder.
People with kidney problems drinking coconut water need to pay attention to:
For people with normal or mild kidney function, coconut water can be used in very limited amounts and according to medical instructions, no more than 240480 ml/day, do not drink water with regular replacement.
Do not drink on an empty stomach. In addition, avoid combining with other potassium-rich foods such as bananas, sweet potatoes... to avoid overloading potassium.
People with hypercystemia or moderate to severe kidney disorders should not drink or very limit coconut water and only drink it after a medical assessment, blood potassium testing, and kidney pla plaque filtering function
