Coconut: A Powerhouse of Nutraceuticals

The coconut tree holds immense importance, serving as a vital resource for millions of individuals by providing sustenance, employment, and avenues for commerce. Recognized as the “miracle fruit,” its fruit boasts a diverse array of macro and micro nutrients essential for human health and nutrition. From its water to meat, it is known for its nutraceutical abilities which are due to bioactives’ presence. The state and type of nutrient being important, a few have only been extensively studied to date while other bio-actives have largely been ignored. This chapter aims to thoroughly analyze the present understanding of coconut nutraceuticals, distinguishing between promising areas for further research and unsupported assertions. Ultimately, the aim is to steer readers towards a well-informed comprehension of this captivating domain within the realms of health and nutrition. We comprehensively elaborate and conceptually explain the different bioactives and their clinical outcomes by defining the underlying phenomenon in this chapter.