I was introduced to the goodness of organic virgin coconut oil very recently. Unlike long chain fatty acid in animal saturated fat, the medium chain fatty acid (MCFA) in virgin coconut oil raises your metabolism and boosts your immune system. It contains potent healing properties with antiviral, antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiprotozoal properties.
Virgin coconut oil is excellent for infants and children who are not breast fed as the oil contains high lauric acid (best known as the main component of mother’s milk). Lauric acid protects infants and children from common childhood infections and illnesses. This whole food is also recommended for pregnant and lactating mothers to build up immune system and to increase the lauric acid in the breast milk.
Here are some other reasons why you should include organic virgin coconut oil as your supplement:
- Reduces risk of atherosclerosis and related illnesses.
- Reduces risk of cancer and other degenerative conditions.
- Helps prevent bacterial, viral, and fungal (including yeast) infections.
- Supports immune system function.
- Helps control diabetes.
- Provides an immediate source of energy.
- Supports healthy metabolic function.
- Improves digestion and nutrient absorption.
- Supplies important nutrients necessary for good health.
- Supplies fewer calories than other fats.
- Promotes weight loss.
- Helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Has a mild delicate flavor.
- Is highly resistant to spoilage (long shelf life).
- Is heat resistant (the healthiest oil for cooking).
- Helps keep skin soft and smooth.
- Helps prevent premature aging and wrinkling of the skin.
- Helps protect against skin cancer and other blemishes.
- Functions as a protective antioxidant.
