The chemical composition and biological properties of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) water.
Level 5 - mechanism / opinion, no new human data
Narrative review summarizing chemical composition and biological properties without systematic review methodology
PubMed 20032881 · doi:10.3390/molecules14125144
What was done
This narrative review summarizes and evaluates the literature regarding the chemical composition and biological properties of coconut (*Cocos nucifera* L.) water, including its roles as a beverage, in health and medicinal contexts, and as a growth supplement in plant micropropagation.
What was found
The abstract reports no numerical findings or quantitative effect sizes. It qualitatively describes coconut water as containing sugars, vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and phytohormones that support its diverse applications.
Why it matters
It collates the biochemical profile of coconut liquid endosperm to explain the biological mechanisms behind its dietary, traditional medicinal, and agricultural uses.
Limits
This is a narrative review with no systematic search criteria, quality appraisal, or quantitative meta-analysis reported in the abstract. No primary human trial data or controlled experimental outcomes are provided.
Cited by
- partial Coconut water is high in zinc, magnesium, and B vitamins.