Effects of Drinking Coconut Water on Circulatory and Respiratory Function and Post-Workout Recovery in Long Distance Runners

Abstract

The physiological variables of drinking coconut water compared to plain water (2 ml per kg of body weight) in running mini-marathons $(\mathbf{N}=6)$ and half-marathons $(\mathbf{N}=6)$. The results show that the average running time and recovery time of the mini-marathon volunteers who drank coconut water were statistically significantly higher than normal water $(\mathbf{p} < 0.05)$. For the half-marathon volunteers, drinking coconut water or plain water had no effect on total running time, but drinking coconut water had a significantly greater effect on recovery time after running $(\mathbf{p} < 0.05)$, than drinking plain water. In conclusion, drinking coconut water influences the average running time and recovery time of mini-marathon participants, as well as the recovery time of half-marathon participants.