Covid-19 vaccination
Spike in sales of coconut water
People believe that it mitigates side effects of vaccines, but doctors say there is no scientific evidence for it
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Sales of coconut water have surged in Singapore, as some consumers believe that the beverage can ease side effects of the Covid-19 vaccine.
Importer and distributor Siam Coconut saw a 140 per cent spike in sales of the Cocoloco drink in July, compared with June. Its fresh coconut sales also went up by 70 per cent over the same period.