7 splendid ways coconut oil can promote your health

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7 Splendid Ways Coconut Oil Can Promote Your Health

..................................................................................................... Coconut oil is blessed by having a fatty acid combination that is not seen in any other oil. The fatty acids available in coconut oil can amazingly improve your health as you will see in the upcoming list. In case you wonder where to find it, look for it in health food stores or online but make sure to get organic, virgin coconut oil to receive the complete benefit. 7. Have Infection Prevention Properties Coconut oil has fatty acids such that about half of them is Lauric Acid. This acid in addition to monolaurin, a monoglyceride which results from the oil’s enzymatic digestion, are capable of destroying several dangerous bacteria, fungi and viruses. Therefore, those coconut oil products help in preventing harmful infections such as diseases caused by Staphylococcus Aureus and Candida Albicans. 6. Helps in Weight Loss Consuming less calories is a well-known strategy to lose weight. However, calorie count is not the only important thing to consider about calories; the source of calories consumed is also crucial. For instance, two different sources may contain the same amount but they affect the body’s fat burning differently. Coconut oils contain medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) which promotes an energy expenditure which is 5% higher than what happens with the consumption of long chain fats. Not only does coconut


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