Are coconuts approved to be a blood plasma substitute by professionals?

Question

It is for my research paper. Thanks! ^___^

oops... it's not just coconut, it is coconut water (or juice,,, whatever,,, just the liquid inside when you open it,)

Answer 1

No, currently coconut - in any form - is not an approve blood plasma substitute.....

Answer 2

Coconut water is the liquid endosperm inside young coconuts. As the coconut matures this liquid largely becomes absorbed into the flesh found in mature coconuts. Coconut water has long been a popular drink in the tropics. It is naturally fat-free and low in food energy (16.7 calories or 70 kJ per 100 g). Due to its sterility, pH, mineral, and sugar content, coconut water had been successfully used as liquid in intravenous therapy in emergency situations.

Coconuts for drinking are packaged and sold in many places. These are typically Thai coconuts whose outer green husk has been removed, and the remainder wrapped in plastic. Coconut water can also be found in regular cans or tetra paks (and often has coconut pulp or coconut jelly added) and is also marketed as a sports drink because of its high potassium and mineral content which helps the body recover from rigorous exercise.

It can also be used as intravenous fluid resuscitation of patients with dehydration or hypovolemia, because it is isotonic and sterile.

Answer 3

i think you r a coconut....there r substatutes but u may need to hit some medical sites...