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Is coconut water a natural laxative?
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No: Coconut water is an effective electrolyte replacement and should not cause a laxative affect.
Answered 11/28/2017
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Agree w Dr. Lipton: Due to it’s osmolarity, coconut water is used in some tropical areas to replace fluid losses due to diarrhea. It contains potassium, calcium, iron, magnesium, zinc & manganese. Coconut water is not a laxative.
Answered 6/27/2014
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