Coconut Oil

Overview

Coconut Oil is derived from the white flesh of the Coconut (Cocos nucifera) Palm Tree. Coconut Oil becomes solid at approximately 22°C (73°F).

Most of the Health Benefits of Coconut Oil are attributable to its high content of Medium-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids such as Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid and Lauric Acid.

Unlike most other dietary Oils, Coconut Oil (if not hydrogenated) does not contain Trans-Fatty Acids (due to its very low content of Unsaturated Fatty Acids).

Please note the “old” clinical research that found Coconut Oil ineffective (or toxic) used Hydrogenated Coconut Oil.  Only extra-virgin, unadulterated Coconut Oil should be used for therapeutic purposes.

Cardiovascular System

 Unlike many other Dietary Oils, Coconut Oil may NOT contribute to the development of Cardiovascular Diseases and may indirectly reduce the risk of may types of Cardiovascular Diseases (due to the absence of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Cocont Oil):  ^[1]

 Unlike many other Dietary Oils, Coconut Oil may NOT contribute to the development of Atherosclerosis and may indirectly reduce the risk of Atherosclerosis (due to the absence of Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids in Coconut Oil).  ^[2]

 Coconut Oil may help to prevent Ischemic Heart Disease.  ^[3]

Hair

 Coconut Oil (applied topically) may improve Hair Condition.  ^[4]

Immune System

 Coconut Oil may inhibit or kill some species of Bacteria - Detrimental (due to its high content of Medium-Chain Saturated Fatty Acids, especially Lauric Acid), including: 

 Helicobacter pylori