Question

Can humans survive solely on Coconut water????​

Answer 1

There has been much hype and controversy in the media in recent years about the nutritional value of coconut water. Much of this controversy has been generated by companies that have inflated the nutritional and hydration capability of coconut water in order to sell their products. If we ignore the hype generated by these companies, would coconut water provide enough value for it to be a key aspect in a survival situation?

While there is no doubt that coconut milk has nutritional value and will help to stave off dehydration, you will not be able to last significantly longer on coconut milk as opposed to water. Coconut water is a mild diuretic, so you cannot rely on it alone for hydration. You will need an additional hydration and energy source to meet your daily needs.

Finding yourself in a position of survival and having coconut water available is definitely a great advantage from a hydration point of view, but it is a little lacking from a nutritional point of view to sustain you as your sole source of energy intake.