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BUKO JUICE: KATOTOHANAN VS KALOKOHAN

✅KATOTOHANAN

1️⃣ Natural electrolyte drink

Buko juice contains potassium, sodium (small), magnesium, and glucose, making it a decent natural rehydration drink.

2️⃣ Helps prevent kidney stones

Coconut water has been shown in small studies to help reduce stone-forming crystals. BUT it is not a treatment, and it cannot replace hydration with plain water.

3️⃣ Low-calorie, low-fat, low-cholesterol

1 cup is around 45–60 kcal, virtually zero fat, zero cholesterol.

4️⃣ Good for mild dehydration (e.g., after exercise)

As long as you did not lose massive amounts of sodium (like in long-distance runs), buko juice can help replenish electrolytes.

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❌ KALOKOHAN

1️⃣ “Buko juice cleanses the kidneys.”

It does not remove toxins, does not cure UTI, and cannot treat kidney disease. It’s just hydration—not a detox miracle.

2️⃣ “Pwede unlimited kasi natural naman.”

Buko juice is high in potassium (~500–600 mg per cup). For people with CKD, heart issues, or those on ACE inhibitors/ARBs, too much may cause hyperkalemia.

3️⃣ “Buko juice can replace ORS (Oral Rehydration Solution)”

ORS has specific sodium & glucose concentrations for dehydration. Buko juice has low sodium → not enough for moderate to severe dehydration.

4️⃣ “Good for diabetics since natural sugar lang.”

Natural sugar is still sugar.
1 cup = 6–10g of carbs → can increase blood sugar if taken in excess.

5️⃣ “Best drink after alcohol to ‘wash out’ toxins.”

It may help with hydration, but it does not detoxify alcohol. Your liver does that, not the coconut.

To my dear Patients,
Please be informed that my clinic will be closed on the following dates:

• August 18, 2025 (Monday)
• August 19, 2025 (Tuesday)

Clinic for Consultations will resume on
• August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
• 11am-4pm
• Room 306, RGH Medical Arts Building

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