Why Coconut Oil Should Be Your Top Priority
Abi I'm@mdbwabi938323
7 years ago
I've used coconut oil, for skin and care and also for cooking. Here are some reasons why you should consider using it too!Great For Oral Health: The MCT found in coconut oil makes it good for lifting the bacteria from the mouth sufrfaces, it reduces risk of gum diseases and I do this all the time. Some have said it's good for teethwhitening too when used as a paste mixed with baking soda. Organic Fact testifies Calcium is an important component of our teeth. Since coconut oil facilitates absorption of calcium by the body, it helps in developing strong teeth. It also stops tooth decay. Recent research suggests that coconut oil is beneficial in reducing plaque formation and plaque induced gingivitis.Eat This Not That: Around half of the fatty acids in coconut oil are lauric acid. Lauric acid is particularly good at killing bacteria, viruses, and fungi and, therefore, great in helping you stave off infections when used externally. But when you ingest coconut oil it reacts with enzymes to forms a monoglyceride called monolaurin. And guess what? Monolaurin is great for killing harmful pathogens, too! In addition to keeping all kinds of nastiness at bay, both of these substances have been shown to kill the bacteria and very dangerous pathogen, Staphylococcus Aureus and the yeast Candida Albicans, which is a common source of yeast infections.Heal UTI and Kidney Infections: Coconut oil may help to clear up and heal urinary (UTI) and kidney infections. See, the MCT’s in the oil work as a natural antibiotic by disrupting the lipid coating on bacteria and killing them. A 2014 study showed that Virgin coconut oil protects against liver damage. At least in albino rats. Speaking of protecting organs, did you know that soda is so dangerous because it promotes visceral fat all around your internal organs?Healthy For Heart: Coconut oil is high in natural saturated fats. That may not sound like a positive but the saturated fats in coconuts work in a different way than those found in animal-derived foods like butter, cream, cheese and meat. Coconut oil increases the healthy cholesterol (known as HDL) in your body, but it also helps to convert the LDL or “bad” cholesterol into good cholesterol.By Increasing the HDL’s in the body and changing the ratio of HDL to LDL, the saturated fat in coconut oil helps promote heart health and lower the risk of heart disease. (Eat This Not That: )HIV and cancer: Organic Facts says it is believed that coconut oil plays an instrumental role in reducing viral susceptibility for HIV and cancer patients. Preliminary research has shown an indication of this effect of coconut oil on reducing the viral load of HIV patients.Time says The bottom line: Some preliminary evidence suggests that coconut oil is healthy—especially if you’re using it for frying and high-heat cooking.Feel free to let me know what you've used coconut oil for.
