News is circulating about the many benefits of coconut oil. This blend of beneficial fatty acids is being touted as the “cure-all” for an array of health woes—from digestive ailments to poor immunity, skin conditions, thyroid disease, heart disease and even high cholesterol.
Chalked full of vitamins (vitamin E), minerals (iron), essential Laurie and saturated fats, this velvety tropical oil (when consumed in moderation) is becoming a go-to for health nuts and foodies galore. So, let's take a look at the 10 amazing health benefits that will make you go nuts for coconut oil...
1st. Good for Cholesterol
There are two types of cholesterol — LDL “bad” cholesterol, which forms plaque that blocks the arteries and HDL “good” cholesterol, which removes LDL cholesterol. It’s true that coconut oil contains saturated fats, but it contains lots of HDL cholesterol, which means it helps remove the bad cholesterol from the body.
However, it does warn that coconut oil also contains LDL cholesterol and that the American Heart Association still warns people to limit their saturated fat intake to no more than 13g a day. So we suggest consuming only about 1-tablespoon of coconut oil a day.
2. To relieve Skin Irritations,
Coconut oil can be used as an effective DIY remedy for some common skin irritants like dry skin and conditions like eczema. It can also be used as a moisturizer, sunscreen, and face cleanser. Healthline refers to studies that found coconut oil was able to improve the moisture in skin and relieve dry skin, as well as reduce the symptoms of eczema. One specific study published the results of coconut oil on children with eczema and found that 47-percent of the patients had major improvements.
The way it works is that the “fatty acids (caprylic and Laurie) in coconut oil reduce inflammation internally and externally and moisturize, making them a great solution for all types of skin conditions”. It is also able to protect the skin with its many antioxidants, which also make it ideal for healing, but we’ll explain that more later. “In addition, the antimicrobial properties balance out the candida or fungal sources that can cause many skin conditions,” explains the source.
3. To improve Brain Function,
Coconut oil can be used to boost brain function and even improve memory. A 2004 study published in the Journal of Neurobiology of Aging found that in coconut oil was successful in improving the memory in older patients, most notably their recall ability.
In addition to improving memory, the source states that coconut oil has been shown to be effective as a natural treatment for Alzheimer’s. “The digestion of the liver creates ketones that are readily accessible by the brain for energy. Ketones supply energy to the brain without the need to process glucose into energy.” Basically, the ketones from coconut oil will give an alternative source of energy for the brain.
4. Protect Your Skin From the Sun
In addition to relieving the skin from irritants like eczema and dry skin, coconut oil can also be used to protect the skin from the sun. Heath line cites a study that found coconut oil to be as effective as a weak sunscreen, blocking out about 20-percent of the sun’s ultraviolet rays.
5. Good for Hair,
There are just as many beautifying tricks from coconut oil as there are health benefits! One of the best is that it nourishes hair and promotes softer skin. Coconut oil has essential proteins that nourish damaged hair. To reap these benefits, massage coconut oil into the scalp to alleviate dandruff. It’s also a beneficial antioxidant that has anti-inflammatory properties, making it good for the skin. It has the ability to prevent aging and create softer skin.
An easy DIY coconut oil hair remedy that will thicken hair and get rid of dandruff. The source advises mixing 1-tablespoon of coconut oil with 10 drops of rosemary essential oil. Massage it into the scalp for 3-minutes and rinse it out 30-minutes later.
6. May Increase Fat Burning
One of the most exciting benefits of coconut oil that is often talked about is that it can be used to help burn fat. In 1985 study published in the Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health which found that caprice acid caused “initially rapid, then gradual decrease in food consumption and a parallel loss of body weight” in male rats. So how does this work? “ The key to understanding this phenomenon lays in the multidimensional ability of the to control a variety of physiological processes.” For example, caprice acid improve thyroid function, which then works to lower our heart rate and help the body burn fat.
A study published in which looked at the effect have on the breakdown of fatty cells and that it was pretreated with caprylic acid. “They observed that fat breakdown occurred at such a significant level that it literally mimicked the characteristics of fasting.”
In addition to this, coconut oil can also be used for weight loss because it helps keep us full for longer periods of time, which then causes a person to eat fewer calories throughout the day. Just remember, coconut oil should never be used as a replacement for eating healthy or regular exercise, but rather an additional component to these lifestyle factors.
7. Improve Bone Health
Coconut oil has the ability to improve bone health because it can help with the absorption of calcium and magnesium in the body. These are both incredibly important for teeth and bones.
A 2012 study found that coconut oil “not only increases bone volume and structure in subjects, but also decreased bone loss due to osteoporosis.” It can be used to prevent osteoporosis because it contains antioxidants that fight against oxidative stress and free radicals, which also happen to be two of its biggest culprits.
8. Cancer Prevention and Treatment
The ketones produced by coconut oil during digestion are what make it great for fighting cancer. “Tumor cells are not able to access the energy in ketones and are glucose-dependent.” A ketogenic diet has the ability to help cancer patients recover faster.
The other factor that allows coconut oil to fight cancer, stomach cancer. When they digest the lipid walls of bacteria, “they also can kill the Helicobacter pylori bacteria that has been known to increase the risk of stomach cancer.” The source also notes coconut oil has not only shown to help fight cancer, but may also prevent it from developing in the first place.
9. Anti-Aging Benefits
Another seemingly magical benefit of coconut oil is the fact that it can be used for anti-aging. A study published in the medical journal found that coconut oil improves antioxidant levels, which is how it is able to slow aging. It also “works by reducing stress on the liver and lowering oxidative stress.”
To reap the benefits, Mixing 1-tablespoon of coconut oil with antioxidant rich berries and enjoy it as a healthy breakfast. You can also apply it directly to the skin.
10. Balance Hormones,
Coconut oil might be able to also help balance hormones because of its Laurie acid content. “Coconut oil may be an excellent fat to consume during menopause, and also may have positive effects on estrogen levels.”
The source recommends reducing sugar and grain intake and loading up on healthy fats like coconut, avocado, flax seeds, and ghee. If you’re not a fan of coconut oil or don’t have it on hand, you can also consume coconut butter or coconut water to reap the same benefits.
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