Coconut Water Emerges as Potential Aid for Ulcerative Colitis

Research points to the power of potassium, combined with coconut water’s anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial properties, to improve gut health.
Coconut Water Emerges as Potential Aid for Ulcerative Colitis
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Managing ulcerative colitis typically means navigating the unpredictable—disease flares, personal trigger foods, and the challenges of dietary restrictions. However, emerging evidence suggests a simple intervention—drinking eight ounces of coconut water twice daily—may help some patients achieve remission.

“For so long in the past, even gastroenterologists would tell patients that food doesn’t make a difference,” Ashley Oswald, a functional nutrition dietitian and owner of Oswald Digestive Clinic, told The Epoch Times. “But now we’re really at a turning point where they don’t say that as much anymore, which is fantastic.”

Amy Denney
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Amy Denney is a health reporter for The Epoch Times. Amy has a master’s degree in public affairs reporting from the University of Illinois Springfield and has won several awards for investigative and health reporting. She covers the microbiome, new treatments, and integrative wellness.