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Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

By Alexis Mills

When I first discovered coconut oil, I was shocked at how many ways there are to use it. Whether it's for cooking, beauty, or cleaning, it seems like coconut oil can do it all. What is even more surprising is realizing that it is one of the few foods that is categorized as a "superfood."

Contains Medicinal Properties 

Coconut oil contains fatty acids that are used in the body as a fast source of energy or turned into ketones. Ketones have powerful benefits to the brains and are being studied for treatment of certain mental diseases. It's also been shown to heal wounds and protect the skin from harmful bacteria.

Increase Fat Burning 

The fats in coconut oil boost the amount of fat your body burns and gives your body a boost of energy. It increases the number of calories you burn when you consume it in recipes or cook with it. It's important to realize how what you eat affects your body; if you are struggling with weight issues this could be a great part of the solution.

Kill Harmful Microorganisms

Coconut oil is digested it kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi in the body when it is digested. This has potential to prevent and fight off infections.

Reduce Your Hunger

The way that the fats in coconut oil are metabolized when they turn into ketones have an appetite-reducing effect. People noted that after eating coconut oil they ate fewer calories on average.

May Reduce Seizures

Just like a keto diet, coconut oil has been shown to reduce seizures because of the increased concentration of ketones in the blood. This may help reduce seizures in epileptic children.

Raise Good Cholesterol

The natural fats in coconut oil increase the good cholesterol in your body and turn the bad cholesterol into being less harmful. This can help decrease your risk of heart disease and improve your metabolic health.

Protect Skin, Hair, and Dental Health

Coconut oil can improve hydration of skin and reduce symptoms of eczema. It also is protective against hair damage to lock in moisture to dry hair. As far as dental health, coconut oil is used to kill off bacteria, improve dental health, and reduce bad breath.

Boost Brain Function 

Because the fatty acids increase ketones, it supplies energy to the brain cells which, in effect, may help symptoms suffered by Alzheimer's patients. Since people with Alzheimer's have trouble getting glucose for energy to parts of the brain, this is an alternative energy source.

If you haven't used coconut oil before and want to start benefiting from the vast amount of nutrients, then make sure you choose an organic, virgin coconut oil instead of the refined stuff. There are really so many different uses and ways to make the most of your coconut oil, this is just the beginning.

To learn more about your health, wellness and fitness, see your local chiropractor at The Joint Chiropractic in Arlington, Tex. 

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