Adequate hydration is important at all times, however summer activities and warm temperatures enhance the requirement for electrolytes and water in the body. Sports drinks help to replace lost fluid and electrolytes, and natural coconut water is the healthful option. In addition to quenching thirst and replenishing electrolytes, the nutrients and growth factors in green coconut water help to hydrate and protect the skin as well. Coconut water, the liquid endosperm of green coconuts (Cocos nucifera), is a refreshing beverage, a natural rehydration medium, and is used as a supplement in nutrient media for tissue culture.

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