The Benefits of Coconut Oil

Coconut oil is the most nutrient dense part of the coconut. It is solid at room temperature like butter. It doesn’t break down in heat or light or become rancid like many oils, and in my opinion has a wonderful tropical smell. It is a wonderful way to increase the amount of healthy fats in your diet, and is helpful in assimilation of fat soluble vitamins. People have been afraid of it because they put a scare on saturated fat.

I can tell you what’s in a coconut. Now, I am cuban and Italian and know very well the benefits of this great fruit. Coconuts are an excellent source of nutrition and have healthful meat, juice, and oil. The oil is arguably the most nutritious and has many health benefits. Coconut oil is over 90% saturated fat and has antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antifungal properties. It has antioxidant properties and it helps in the absorption of other minerals. It contains an incredible source of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs), which have been shown to have many health benefits.

Let me tell a little bit of information on MCFAs. Most of the fats we consume are long chain fatty acids that must be broken down before they can be absorbed. Coconut oil is high in short and medium chain fatty acids, which are easily digested and sent right to the liver for energy production.Because MCFAs are sent right to the liver for digestion, no bile or pancreatic enzymes are needed for digestion, making coconut oil a healthy food even for those with diabetes or those who have gallbladder problems. MCFAs can help increase metabolism since they are sent directly to the liver and give the body an instant source of energy. Most of the MCFAs  in coconut oil are the highly beneficial Lauric Acid.
Lauric acid is found in abundance in human breastmilk   40% in coconut oil ( similar to colustrum which is mother’s milk. – which is wonderful for the immune system) Lauric Acid converts to a substance called monolaurin in the body. Monolaurin has been shown to be useful in increasing immunity and fighting viruses and disease.  Lauric acid has also been shown to be preventative against some cancers.

If you are still concerned about saturated fat let me help. Even if you still avoid/limit saturated fats, it is important to note that not all saturated fats behave the same in your body. Coconut oil due to its high lauric acid content, is actually beneficial to the body. It helps with heart disease, cancer, diabetes, cholesterol, and much more.

What more can you ask for. You can use coconut oil for cooking, as a skin lotion, smoothies, eye makeup remover, dandruff, shaving, as a massage oil, and in your coffee and tea. High lauric acid content can help lower cholesterol and blood pressure. It doesn’t increase LDL and helps keep arteries flexible and prevent atherosclerosis.

• Studies show that coconut oil may help increase thyroid health because of its unique combination of nourishing properties and the fact that it travels directly to the liver without the need for hormones or enzymes in digestion.
• Coconut oil can help boost metabolism. Since it travels directly to the liver, it is used for energy and not stored as fat. It also helps a feeling of satiety and can assist in weight loss.
• Can increase bone strength by allowing better absorption of calcium, vitamin D, and other minerals
• It’s antifungal properties have been shown to help reduce candida and yeast in the body and fight yeast infections.
• Can help fight infection and flu due to its antibacterial, antiviral and antimicrobial properties

All I have to say that this is an impressive Supplement!!!