Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
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In tropical countries such as Thailand, Philippines, Sri Lanka and India, coconut oil has been extensively used. Although it was popular in western countries, too, there was a strong propaganda back in the 1970s against coconut oil. It was considered to be harmful for the human body because of its high saturated fat content. However, nowadays people have started questioning these claims and we are undoubtedly realizing that coconut oil is rather beneficial for our overall health. The fact is, more than 90% of coconut oil consists of saturated fats, but there are also traces of few unsaturated fatty acid, as well as vitamins K and E and iron as a mineral.
As a massage oil, coconut oil is extraordinary good for the skin, because it acts as an excellent moisturizer, thus it’s highly recommended for people with dry skin. Unlike mineral oil, if you apply coconut oil on your skin, you won’t have any adverse side effects. When it comes to hair care, coconut oil is probably one of the best nutrients; it gives a shiny quality to your hair and it helps it grow healthy.
Contrary to popular belief, coconut oil and its fatty content is good for human heart. In fact, lauric acid (50% of coconut oil) can actively prevent various heart problems caused by high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. In fact, coconut oil won’t increase the LDL levels, but it will reduce the incidence of damage and injury of arteries, which means it can prevent atherosclerosis.
Due to the high content of antimicrobial lipids, such as lauric, caprylic and capric fatty acids, coconut oil may boost your immune system and help you fight pathogenic bacteria, fungi and viruses. No wonder why it was primarily used as cooking oil, since we now know that coconut oil improves digestive system. And, I have to add, it’s delicious, too. So, next time you head to your favorite Thai restaurant, don’t be intimidated to order a delicious meal with coconut oil. It’s beneficial to your health and tasty at the same time! For more information on coconut oil benefits, check www.cocooilbenefits.com.
