Coconut water before or after workout

Coconut water has become the thirst quencher du jour. It's now a permanent fixture in the coolers of convenience stores and natural food stores, alongside traditional sports drinks, flavored waters, and Perrier.

It fills the fridges of hot-yoga studios.

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So as the sweaty summer training months are upon us, it's no surprise that runners are asking, "should I be drinking coconut water?"

Before we answer, let's explain some basics.

Coconut water is the liquid derived from the fluid inside the coconut.

It's not to be confused with the coconut milk in the dairy aisle (alongside soy, rice, and almond milks), which is a mixture of coconut water and fresh-grated coconut. And it should definitely not be confused with cream of coconut, which is one of the main ingredients in your favorite beachside cocktail.

Coconut-based products have gotten a lot of media attention recently because of purported health and weight loss benefits.

Coconut oil, which is extracted from the meat of the coconut, has been hailed as a weight-

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is coconut water better before or after a workout