Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

Solidified coconut oil

Research has shown that medium-chain fatty acids, like those found in coconut oil, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of the most promising are summarized below.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL 

1.  Improves digestion  
2.   Provides quick energy  
3.  Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose  
4.  Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body  
5.  Can be easily absorbed and utilized by those who have trouble digesting fats or who have gallbladder disease  
6.  Improves calcium and magnesium absorption for the development of strong bones and teeth  
7.  Aids in the absorption of minerals and fat soluble vitamins
8.  Is lower in calories than any other fat  
9.  Supports thyroid function  
10.  Promotes excess weight loss by increasing metabolic rate  
11.  Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats  
12.  Supports and aids immune system  
13.  Helps protect against disease-causing bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites  
14.  Is heart healthy; does not increase blood cholesterol or platelet stickiness  
15.  Does not create free radicals like other vegetable oils and is stable under cooking temperatures  
16.  Helps to protect the body from free-radical damage that encourages aging and degenerative disease  
17.  Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils  
18.  Helps you to look and feel younger  
19.  Makes skin smooth and soft  
20.  Reduces the need for essential fatty acids  
21.  Does not deteriorate like polyunsaturated oils so has a long shelf life  
22.  Is completely non-toxic to humans. 

What Coconut Oil does NOT do: 

•  Does not contain cholesterol  
•  Does not increase blood cholesterol  
•  Does not promote platelet stickiness which leads to blood clot formation  
•  Does not contribute to atherosclerosis or heart disease  
•  Does not promote cancer or any other degenerative disease  
•  Does not contribute to weight problems 

What Coconut Oil Does Do: 

•  Reduces risk of atherosclerosis and related illnesses  
•  Reduces risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions  
•  Helps prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal (including yeast) infections  
•  Aids the body in fighting viruses that cause the flu, herpes, and AIDS  
•  Supports immune system function  
•  Helps prevent osteoporosis  
•  Helps control diabetes  
•  Promotes weight loss  
•  Supports healthy metabolic function  
•  Provides an immediate source of energy  
•  Supplies fewer calories than other fats  
•  Supplies important nutrients necessary for good health  
•  Improves digestion and nutrient absorption  
•  Has a mild delicate flavor  
•  Is highly resistant to spoilage (long shelf life)  
•  Is heat resistant (the healthiest oil for cooking)  
•  Helps keep skin soft and smooth  
•  Helps prevent premature aging and wrinkling of skin  
•  Helps protect against skin cancer and other blemishes  
•  Helps maintain the body's antioxidant reserves.