When the summer heat really sets in, many people experience fatigue, headaches, and a lack of energy.
As a result, some turn to coffee, soft drinks, or energy drinks. However, the effect often lasts only a short time before the tiredness returns.
Instead, a simple homemade drink has gained popularity on social media, according to Ireceptar, as cited by Dagens.dk.
Many people use it as a way to replenish fluids and minerals throughout the day.
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Three ingredients are enough
The recipe requires only three ingredients: 200 ml of orange juice, a pinch of salt, and 50 to 100 ml of coconut water.
The ingredients are mixed together and served cold. The mixture has become known as a cortisol cocktail.
It is particularly used on hot days or after physical activity, when the body needs fluids and minerals.
For this reason, it has attracted significant attention as a simple alternative to sugary soft drinks.
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Why so many people are talking about it
Experts emphasize that the drink is not a miracle cure and does not directly affect the body's cortisol levels.
According to WebMD and iDnes, interest in the drink is largely due to the fact that it contains ingredients that may help replace fluids and minerals lost through sweating.
Coconut water contains potassium, while salt provides sodium. Orange juice contributes vitamin C and natural sugars.
The drink has also become popular because it does not contain caffeine.
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