Type your health question here. Get expert advice.
?
Ask health and wellness questions and get free answers from top experts and other women who've been there. Click "ask" and your question is associated with your username. Click "ask secretly" and your question is anonymous.
Hana A. Feeney, MS, RD(Nutrition Coach)answered(6/20/2012)Coconut water is hydrating and high in potassium....I don't think it's the end-all-be-all for hangovers, but since it does taste good and it has the important electrolyte potassium, you are likely to rehydrate better with coconut water, and that DOES cure a hangover!
Daniela Knight MS, RD, LD(Registered Dietitian)answered(12/11/2012)Although coconut water is lower in calories and sodium and higher in potassium than many sports drinks, it's not a cure-all for a hangover. It certainly wouldn't hurt, but it's not a magic cure. You could do the same with lots of water and a banana.
Kimberly Garrison, CPT, CYT, CNC(Certified: Personal Trainer, Yoga Teacher, Nutrition Consultant)answered(8/21/2012)I doubt that it's a cure for hangovers. In fact, I think it's much ado about nothing. For proper hydration drink water, and eat a banana for potassium. The best cure for a hangover is prevention:-)
More On ChickRx:
JaneSanswered(6/27/2012)Several of the people in my office religiously drink coconut water for a hangover—so you're in good company!
More On ChickRx:
Molly Panswered(8/22/2012)My best friend got incredibly drunk at her bachelorette party just a couple days before her wedding! The day after she was throwing up everything--she couldn't even keep down water OR Pedialyte. By early afternoon we gave her coconut water (plus some pepto to calm her stomach) and she soon thereafter started feeling better--right before the rehearsal dinner! Close call but a fun time :)
