Coconut oil

coconut oil Extra virgin coconut oil

Consists of medium chain fatty acids. High quantities of MCFAs are easily digested and absorbed by the body as they do not depend on bile production. It is therefore suitable for people with liver problems or gallstones.

Extra virgin coconut oil

Helps the body’s immune system protect against infection. Coconut oil contains lauric acid ,which helps protect against bacteria,viruses,fungi and parasites. Lauric acid can only be found in two natural sources:breast milk during the first six months after giving birth and extra virgin coconut oil. However, the amount of lauric acid in extra virgin coconut oil is 50-53% higher than that of breast milk.

Extra virgin coocnut oil can aid in the reduction and management of obesity. It helps reduce weight through what is known as the Thermogenic effect. As the MCFAs are processed by the body. the burning rate of the fatty acid in the coconut oil is three times higher than that of other types of fatty acids. This fatty acid not only burnsitself but also helps accelerate the rate at which other fatty acids accumulated in the body are converted to energy.

Benefits of extra Virgin Coconut Oil

• Aids in boosting the body's immune system. The main ingredient of extra virgin coconut oil is lauric acid,a type of medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA)MCFAis converted to monolaurin in the body, which can help protect against viruses, bacteria and protozoa.MCFA has also been found to be an active agent against influenza, herpes, cytomegalovirus, and HIV
• Help moisturize and rejuvenate the skin,as well as decrease the incidence of wrinkles.
• Contains antioxidants such as Vitamin E to help repair and protect the skin from aging and deterioration
• effective treatment for sunburn,minor wounds,irritation and allergies.
• Acts as an excellent conditioning agent for dr or damaged hair.
• Aids in digestion and helps in maintaining a healthy metabolism.
• Helps reduce weight via the Thermogenesis effect, allowing fat to be more easily converted to enegy.
• Assist in alleviating hypothyrjoidism and diabetes by increasing metabolism