Health Benefits of Coconut oil

Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It has various applications. Because of its high saturated fat content, it is slow to oxidize and, thus, resistant to rancidification, lasting up to six months at 24 °C without spoiling.

Coconut oil is one of the few foods that can be classified as a "superfood."

Health Benefits Of Coconut oil…..

1. Coconut Oil Can Increase Fat Burning:

2. It can help improve sleep when taken daily.

3. When used in food, it may support healthy thyroid function.

4. Coconut oil’s concentration of beneficial fats in coconut oil makes it helpful for digestion. Its antimicrobial properties can help fight irritation and infection in the gut from Candida.

5. Some studies show that it can help improve insulin levels when consumed regularly.

6. Getting the wrong kinds of fats can create havoc on hormones. Coconut oil contains specific fats that support the body’s natural hormone production.

7. Topically, it helps skin heal faster after injury or infection because of its beneficial fats.

8. It is an immediate source of energy when eaten that isn’t stored as fat.

9. When used consistently on skin it can help get rid of cellulite.

10. Some evidence shows that the beneficial fats in coconut oil can help with depression and anxiety.

11. Coconut oil is a stable oil that doesn’t break down easily at high temperatures like other oils do. It doesn’t go rancid easily and has amazing nutritional properties. It is great for cooking eggs, stir fries, grain free baked goods, and practically any other cooking use.

12. Internally during pregnancy it helps provide baby necessary fats for development (especially when taken with Fermented Cod Liver Oil ).

13.Coconut oil Contains Fatty Acids With Potent Medicinal Properties

14. Populations that eat a lot of coconut oil are healthy.

16. Over 50% of the fat in coconut oil is lauric acid. In fact, coconut oil is the richest source of lauric acid after breast milk.

17. The fatty acids in coconut oil can boost brain function in Alzheimer's patients.

18. Coconut oil can help you lose fat, especially the harmful abdominal fat.

19. The MCTs (including lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid) have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties that make it beneficial for immune support.

20. Coconut oil can raise the good HDL cholesterol.

 21. Coconut oil can protect your skin, hair and dental health.

22. Coconut oil can kill harmful microorganisms.

23. Coconut oil can reduce your hunger, helping you eat less.

24. The fatty acids in coconuts may reduce seizures.

 25. It has been shown to increase absorption of calcium and magnesium.