Coconut water as blood plasma alternative?

#1

Yes, the title is correct.

Review the PDF Titled:

“The Intravenous Use of Coconut Water” and the Consumer article.

Your comments?

The Inttravenous Use of Coconut Water.pdf (376.2 KB)

From the paper “The Intravenous Use of Coconut Water”

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#2

Is there enough research to make sure it won’t turn us into Coco-nuts?:grinning:

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#3

Enough for me to try coconut water before using a blood product for systemic dilution.

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#4

Coconut water? I wonder if it’s as good as the MCT oil that is produced from coconut. I’ve been taking the MCT oil in my smoothies, to better absorb all the nutrients in the smoothie.

#5

Do you have to sterilize?

Coconut water has about one-fortieth the sodium level of plasma, while the potassium level is about 10-15 times higher.

You might end up with palpitations.

#6

Coconut water is a delicious and refreshing but very sugary drink. However, I’m not sure it would make a good substitute for plasma.

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#7

Do not take this the wrong way.

Did you read the posted paper?

#8

Review the paper, one person received 1,200mL.
Also 12 children and 21 adults.

You are aware this was used during Vietnam war by both side, as they had no "plasma"available.

“Plasma” is much more profitable.

Can you see a medical facilities charging $2,5000 for 500mL of coconut water administered by IV.

They charge and average of $200 for for 500mL of saline or ringer’s lactate solution/lactated Ringer’s solution,. Plus the cost of any compounds added.

Review;

Saline or ringer’s lactate solution/lactated Ringer’s solution cost is less than $4.00 a bag by the case.

#9

I read it. It was a war. That was an emergency need.

Let me rephrase the question. Do you intend to sterilize the coconut water for your use?

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