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Is fresh juice water straight out of a coconut a laxative?

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Yes: Coconut water can be a laxative, which is good if you have constipation, or not so good if you drink too much.

Dr Quarles agreed

Answered 8/13/2015

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

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Possibly: People who have difficulty breaking down fructose may experience loose stools, GI upset ; gas with coconut.

Answered 6/10/2014

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