Principais minerais presentes na água de coco (Cocos nucifera L.)

Abstract

The present work developed is an exploratory study, carried out through a bibliographical review, in which it presents the main minerals that can be found in coconut water. A literature search was carried out in the Scielo databases, academic Google, in which articles that met the criteria, determination of potassium, sodium, calcium, magnesium, were selected. This natural drink is believed to be helpful in preventing and relieving many health problems, including dehydration, constipation, digestive problems, fatigue, heat stroke, diarrhea, kidney stones, and urinary tract infections. A series of physicochemical, nutritional and metabolic changes occur in the composition of coconut water during the ripening process, which affects its nutritional value. The flame photometry method, or Atomic Emission, is a technique for measuring the concentration of a certain chemical element introduced into a flame in the form of an aerosol. This flame is a form of excitation of atoms, which produces characteristic spectra through the appearance of bands from the excitation of oxides. In the field of sports science, coconut water has been tested as a natural alternative to commercial sports drink because it contains salts, sugars and vitamins, so it can effectively replenish electrolytes lost during exercise.