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One alternative lifestyle to increase immunity that is increasingly favored by the community is to consume coconut water . As a drink that has been consumed since time immemorial in Indonesia, coconut water does have a fresh taste and has several benefits. In addition, coconut water also contains several important nutrients, including minerals that are often not consumed by most people.
A pharmacology expert from the University of Indonesia, Prof. Dr. dr. Purwantyastuti, MSc, SpFK, said that the main benefit of coconut water is to overcome dehydration or lack of fluids in the body and lack of fluids will automatically cause problems in chemical reactions in all body systems, including the immune system.
“The taste is delicious and refreshing, making coconut water easy to drink for people who are sick, automatically returning body fluids and encouraging recovery. This may be what causes people to associate coconut water with immunity,” said Prof. Tuti, in her official statement, recently.
He explained, in the body, coconut water and other body fluids become part of the blood that functions to carry oxygen to the body’s cells, which is needed by the immune system and other systems in the body to function properly.
In addition, sufficient fluids in the body are also needed for the body’s systems to work properly in removing toxins from the body, so drinking more can help prevent toxins from accumulating and having a negative impact on the body’s system, including the immune system.
“If we are dehydrated, the whole body system will be disrupted. Consumption of adequate and appropriate fluids, including coconut water, along with adequate nutrition and sleep, are important components required by a healthy immune system,” said Prof. Tuti.
According to him, there are also those who consume coconut water when they have a fever because one way to reduce fever is to rehydrate or restore lost body fluids.
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