Coconut oil is a magical superfood that can improve the health of each and every one of us. The list of benefits goes on and on, but these are the most significant health benefits that will 100% sell you on coconut oil…it may very well save your life.
#1. Coconut oil mixed with Anise Seed is a simple lice treatment medicine. #2. Can Treat Cold Sores; Coconut oil’s antiviral properties make it a great way to heal cold sores quickly. It also acts as a pain reliever. #3. Helps Build Muscle and equally as good at building muscle. You can find coconut milk in Muscle Milk because of its MCFAs benefits.
#4. Improves Skin; The secret to coconut oil’s ability to help with all of this is its incredible moisturizing properties. The fatty acids in the oil make it great for cleansing, moisturizing and sun protectant. It also has anti-oxidants that help heal the skin.
#5. Helps Prevent Cancer; People who were given coconut oil were less likely to develop tumors and more likely to fight off cancer cells. #6. Reduce Inflammation and Arthritis; Coconut oil relieves inflammation and pain for people suffering from Arthritis. Its MCFAs ease and loosen up stiff muscles and joints. It acts as a pain reliever, anti-inflammatory and muscle/joint lubricant.
#7. Protects the Liver; As reported by Coconutoil.com, a study found that coconut oil protects the liver from toxic antibiotics. The coconut oil’s MCFAs, aka medium chained fatty acids, can have a lot of ant-oxidant properties that keep the liver healthy.
#8. Can Cure Yeast Infections; According to Organic Facts, coconut oil can prevent and cure candida. “It cam provide relief from inflammation caused by candid, both externally and internally,” said OF. This is a gradual process and doesn’t happen immediately.
#9. It is an Anti-Aging Regimen; It is coconut oil’s antioxidants that make it great for anti-aging. It helps the body prevent damage to healthy fats and tissue. Oxidation is a major contributor to aging and coconut oil can help the body reduce the need for antioxidant intake. #10. Helps With Diabetes; Coconut oil assists in controlling blood sugar levels and secretion of insulin as well as helps utilize blood glucose effectively.
#11; Improves Dental Quality and Bone Strength; When it comes to dental and bone health, the major player is calcium. And ta-da! Coconut oil facilitates our bodies ability to absorb vitamins and minerals, including calcium and improve quality of teeth, as well as prevent tooth decay. This same notion applies to bone health.
#12. Improves Digestion; Coconut oils improves your digestive system and helps prevent problems like Irritable Bowel Syndrome. Like how coconut oil can boost your immune system, those same antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties can helps fight things that cause indigestion.
#13. Boost Immune System; According to Organic Facts, coconut oil strengthens the immune system because it contains microbial lipids, capric acid and caprylic acid; all which have antibacterial, antiviral and anti-fungal properties.
“Coconut oil helps in fighting harmful bacteria like listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lambli,.” said Organic Facts.
#14. Help Lose Harmful Fat; As we discussed earlier, coconut oil can promote weight loss. Something special about it though is that it can help you lose harmful fats, specifically in the abdominal cavity. “Coconut oil appears to be especially effective in reducing abdominal fat, which lodges in the abdominal cavity and around organs,” from Authority Nutrition.
#15. Act As Sunscreen; If you’re interested in natural remedies then you’ll be interested in knowing coconut oil can act as a substitute for sunscreen. A study cited by Authority Nutrition found that coconut oil blocks about 20% or UV rays.
#16. Moisturize Skin; Much like how it prevents hair damage, coconut oil has great moisturizing properties that are applied to skin regimens. Authority Nutrition reports that coconut oil improves the moisture and lipid content of the skin.
#17. Prevent Hair Damage; According to Authority Nutrition, studies has proven that coconut oil is great for preventing hair damage because of its moisturizing properties.
#18. Can Lower Heart Disease Risk; Coconut oil contains Lauric Acid (a kind of MCT) that increases good HDL cholesterol in blood, which improves cholesterol levels. It lowers cholesterols by converting to pregnenolone (Dr. OZ). The overall improvement in cardiovascular health can reduce the risks that lead to heart disease.
#19. It Can Reduce Seizures; This is how it works. The fatty acids in coconut oil are turned into ketones, which are being applied to epilepsy treatments. Many epileptic patients are put on a special diet on which they consume very little carbs and a lot of fat because this creates increased amounts of ketone bodies in blood.
According to Authority Nutrition, “Because the MCTs in coconut oil get shipped to the liver and turned into ketone bodies, they are often used in epileptic patients to induce ketosis while allowing for a bit more carbs in the diet.”
#20. It Reduces Hunger; We mentioned earlier how coconut oil can help burn fat, but it can also prevent you from packing it on in the first place. According to a study cited by Authority Nutrition, the more coconut oil ingested by people, the fewer calories the ate per day. The study showed a dramatic 256 fewer calories per day were consumed. This method leads to long-term dramatic weight loss.
#21. It Can Kill Bacteria, Fungi and Viruses; Coconut oil is filled with fatty acids, 50% of which are Lauric Acid. When it’s digested, it forms monoglyceride known as monolaurin. Both of these kill harmful pathogens including bacteria, fungi and viruses.
#22. Increases Energy & Helps Burn More Fat; A study reported by Authority Nutrition proved that 15-30 grams of coconut oil’s MCT’s (medium-chain triglycerides) per day increased 24 hour energy expenditure by 5%. Meaning, the study subject burns an extra 120 calories per day.
#23. Treat Ear Infections; If you simmer some coconut oil with a garlic clove it acts as an antibacterial oil in the ear and helps heal the infection.
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