Tuesday 24 September 2013

Health advantages of using virgin coconut oil


  Coconut oil is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of maturated coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It has various applications in food, medicine and industry. Because of its high saturated fat content it is slow to oxidize thus resistant to rancidification. 

  Virgin coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which heightens metabolism and energy thus stimulating the thyroid. Except from metabolism boost there are other benefits surrounding virgin coconut oil.

  • It targets the harmful bacteria candida and kills it using caprylic acid content. 
  • It lowers cholesterol due to its lauric acid content.
  • It encourages weight  loss because there is no circulation of medium chain fatty acids in bloodstream.
  • Virgin coconut oil controls diabetes because the insulin in the bloodstream does not go up.
  • The immune system is strengthened due to the lauric acid content. 
  • This type of oil is beneficial for the skin when directly applied as an antibacterial layer is formed which protects the infected part of the body.
  • Virgin coconut oil nourishes the brain and enhances cognitive function. 
  • Rapid recovery from various illnesses. 


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