The Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Conventional thought had us believing that fats coconut oil were unhealthy and contributed to heart disease - but in fact, the opposite is true. Studies have found that not only is coconut oil a heart-healthy food, it can keep your body running smoothly in a number of ways. Before we look into the facts of coconut oil, were you aware that populations who consume a lot of coconut are among the healthiest in the world? While coconut may be perceived in the West as somewhat of an 'exotic' fruit, primarily consumed by health conscious people, in other parts of the world, coconut is a dietary staple that people have thrived on for generations. This should be a good enough reason to include this superfood in your daily diet, but if you're still not convinced, these 10 health benefits of coconut oil will certainly change your mind. Coconut oil contains a saturated fat called lauric acid - which has been shown to increase HDL (good) cholesterol in the blood to help improve cholesterol ratio levels. Coconut oil has also been shown to help restore normal thyroid function. When the thyroid does not function optimally it can contribute to higher levels of bad cholesterol. Coconut oil's unique form of saturated fats (MCTs) provides an excellent energy source for the body. Using coconut oil for energy can be used by practically anyone, from athletes, through people with a busy and unhealthy lifestyle who are constantly exhausted due to mental and physical stress, and even elderly people. For a surge of energy, two spoonfulls should be enough. Lauric acid can kill harmful pathogens such as bacteria, viruses and fungi. It can be applied directly to infected areas, where it forms a chemical layer that protects the infected body part from contaminants. As it contains antifungal, antiviral and antibacterial properties, according to the Coconut Research Center, coconut oil has been found to kill viruses that cause influenza, measles, ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, athlete's foot, thrush and more. It is also highly effective on bruises because it speeds up the healing process of damaged tissues. An important component of teeth is calcium. Coconut oil has been shown to facilitate absorption of calcium by the body, strengthening the teeth. It has also been found to stop tooth decay. Besides calcium, coconut oil can also facilitates the absorption of magnesium. Both calcium and magnesium are necessary for the development of bones. It is therefore useful to women who are prone to osteoporosis after middle age. Coconut contains special fats called medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Its ability to reduce appetite may be related to the way the fatty acids in it are metabolized, as the ketone bodies produced have an appetite-reducing effect. In one study, varying amounts of MCTs were fed to six healthy men. The men eating the most MCTs ate 256 fewer calories per day. In another study, with 14 healthy men, it was discovered that those who ate the most MCTs at breakfast, ate significantly fewer calories at lunch. These studies were conducted on a small scale for a short period of time, and it was concluded that if this effect were to persist over the long term, it could have a dramatic influence on body weight. Studies have shown that coconut oil appears to be especially effective in reducing abdominal fat, which lodges in the abdominal cavity and around organs. This type of fat is the most dangerous type and is highly associated with many Western diseases. Waist circumference is easily measured and is a great marker for the amount of fat in the abdominal cavity. In one study, 40 women with abdominal obesity added 30ml (1oz) of coconut oil per day to their diet. This led to a significant reduction in both BMI and waist circumference over a period of 12 weeks. Another study saw 20 obese males note a reduction in waist circumference of 1.1 inches after 4 weeks taking 30ml of coconut oil each day. These people made no other changes to their daily routines. 9. Coconut oil can be used to boost brain function in Alzheimer's patients 10. Use it to strengthen the immune system Coconut Oil Coconut oil comes in different varieties for different purposes, so before you buy it, decide what benefits you wish to get from it, and how you are going to use it. The list below contains suggestions on what type of coconut oil you should buy. Most varieties are available in health shops, specialized stores, or large supermarkets. M. D. Hegde
Top 10 Health Benefits of Using Coconut Oil
6. Use it to reduce belly fat
7. Use it to delay the appearance of wrinkles and sagging skin Coconut Oil
8. Use it to lower your risk of heart disease
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