benefits of coconut oil???

Question

What are considered to be the benefits of coconut oil in our skin??

Answer 1

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Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-fungal. Coconut oil is also being used by thyroid sufferers to increase body metabolism, and to lose weight. Virgin coconut oil is also used for making natural soaps and other health products, as it is one of the healthiest things one can put on their skin.

At one time coconut oil received negative press in the US because of its high level of saturated fat. However, modern research has shown that not all saturated fats are alike and that the fatty acids in coconut oil, the medium chain triglycerides, do not raise serum cholesterol or contribute to heart disease, but are in fact very healthy. Also, some negative studies done on coconut oil in the past was done on hydrogenated coconut oil, which has been altered from its original form. Other studies have clearly shown that traditional Asian cultures that eat significant amounts of coconut in their diet do not suffer from modern diseases seen in western cultures that promote a low-fat diet.

Much research on the nutritional and medicinal benefits on coconut oil has surfaced in recent years. Much of that research has been done by Dr. Mary Enig. Dr. Enig has classified coconuts as a "functional food," which provides health benefits over and beyond the basic nutrients. She has specifically identified lauric acid as a key ingredient in coconut products:

"Approximately 50% of the fatty acids in coconut fat are lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid, which has the additional beneficial function of being formed into monolaurin in the human or animal body. Monolaurin is the anti-viral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by the human or animal to destroy lipid coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus, influenza, various pathogenic bacteria including listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Some studies have also shown some antimicrobial effects of the free lauric acid."

As a "functional food," coconut oil is now being recognized by the medical community as a powerful tool against immune diseases. Several studies have been done on its effectiveness, and much research is currently being done on the incredible nutritional value of pure coconut oil. Please go to coconutoil.com to read about these studies.

Answer 2

Coconut oil is an edible oil that has been consumed in tropical places for thousands of years. Studies done on native diets high in coconut consumption show that these populations are generally in good health, and don't suffer as much from many of the modern diseases of western nations.

Coconut oil was once prevalent in western countries like the United States as well. With a long shelf life and a melting point of 76 degrees, it was a favorite in the baking industry. But a negative campaign against saturated fats in general, and the tropical oils in particular, led to most food manufacturers abandoning coconut oil in recent years in favor of the polyunsaturated oils that come from the main cash crops in the US, particularly soy. These polyunsaturated oils were not a big part of the diet of previous generations, so how has the health of Americans changed now that polyunsaturated oils are for the most part all one finds on supermarket shelves across the US? We encourage you to take an honest look at the research presented on this website, and consider the "other side" of the story, whether it be coconut oil, saturated fats, or the new vegetable oils!

Answer 3

If you are fed up of chapped skin and dryness which leads to dullness and aged skin, you should try using coconut oil Thailand. One of its kinds, the health has many benefits. It helps in repairing the dead cells of the skin and it also works as anti aging beauty product. With the regular usage of coconut oil, you can get radiant skin which will make you look younger. The glow which coconut oil gives to skin is amazing and it also helps in reducing spots and as a result you get flawless skin which is healthy from inside.

Answer 4

Coconut Oil is "the healthiest nutritional oil available." Doctors, Health professionals and nutritionists claim virgin coconut oil is composed of predominately of healthy medium chain fatty acids.

Traditional and Modern medicine uses of virgin coconut oil in many cultures worldwide.Claims are that coconut oil reduces ulcers, reduces eczema, relieves signs of gallbladder disease, aids immune system function, and gonorrhea.

Virgin coconut oil is a supplement that boosts the immune system so the body can guard against disease naturally.

Scientific studies have proven that coconut oil has anti microbial and natural antibiotic qualities. Virgin coconut oil is about 50 percent lauric acid and similar only to the large amounts of lauric acid in human breast milk, both having similar healthy effects. Lauric acid has another beneficial function of taking on the form of monolaurin. Monolaurin is antiviral that kills viruses including herpes, HIV and numerous bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes .

Pure coconut oil really encourages weight loss! The beneficial medium chain fatty acids found in pure urefined coconut oil do not collect in the blood like other fatty acids, but are transported quickly to the liver where they are exchanged into energy rather than be stored as fatty tissue. Scientist have found that MCFA in coconut oil also speeds up the body's metabolic process burning more calories and therefore weight loss is achieved.

Coconut oil is a supplement and can be a cooking Oil. Three to four tablespoonfuls of virgin coconut oil a day provides enough lauric acid to support the immune system. Frying foods with coconut oil unlike hydrogenated oils which have the dangerous trans fatty acids from our diet keeps your system healthy.

Answer 5

Coconut Oil is one of the healthiest foods on the planet and an incredible source of nutrition.

It can be used as a dietary supplement, for cooking, baking and as part of your natural beauty routine.

I'd suggest you to have a look to the following article about the health benefits of coconut oil:
http://goo.gl/BkbDMJ

Cheers!

Answer 6

One of the properties of coconut oil that is little known is that it can be used as a natural alternative to sunscreen, as it naturally can filter out 90% of the suns UV without the other toxins typically found in most commercial sunscreens.

Answer 7

coconut oil have many hidden benefits for human and its organs. Coconut oil boost metabolism and control blood pressure. It also help to burn fat and reduce weight.
Coconut oil increase power against diseases and other hidden harmful germs.

Answer 8

Benefits of coconut oil in our skin:
1. It softens our skin the way milk does.
2. It acts as an anti-aging, does minimizes wrinkles and cleanses the skin.
3. Prevents dryness.

*** sources: my brains, hehehe ***

Answer 9

Coconut oil:

* Helps you lose weight, lowers cholesterol
* Reduces your risk of heart disease and other diseases
* Helps those with diabetes, thyroid, chronic fatigue
* Improves Crohn's, IBS, and other digestive disorders
* Boosts your daily energy
* Rejuvenates your skin, prevents wrinkles

Answer 10

It's a natural oil and there shouldn't be any problems with using it. As far as benefits goes, you should have nice slick skin.