The common misconception is that saturated fats are bad and cause heart disease, but recent studies have found disproven the belief as unprocessed saturated fats are an important part of a healthy diet and should be regularly consumed not avoided.
Coconut oil is an essential and useful saturated fat, which has proven health benefits such as being good for your heart, brain, skin, immune system, and thyroid.
Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid which is converted to monolaurin in the body. It has antiviral, antibacterial and antiprotozoal properties. It is also rich in capric acid which has antimicrobial benefits that help protect you from infection.
Rich source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut oil activates metabolism and cuts off excess body fat.
The fact is, all saturated fats are not created equal.
It may be surprising for you to realize that the naturally occurring saturated fat in coconut oil have amazing health benefits, such as:
Powerful oil with medicinal properties
Coconut oil is rich in medium chain fatty acid used as a quick source of energy or metabolized to ketones, which have therapeutic effects on brain disorders like epilepsy and Alzheimer's.
Burns Fat
Obesity is fast becoming a global epidemic. As MCTs burn up quickly in the body, and increase metabolic rates, leading to weight loss, coconut oil - nature's richest source of MCTs - helps in weight maintenance.
Fight against microorganism
The lauric and monolaurin acid in coconut oil kills harmful pathogens like bacteria, virus and fungus and keeps infection at bay.
Lowers cholesterol and heart healthy
The healthy saturated fats in coconut oil increases good cholesterol (HDL) and converts the bad cholesterol (LDL) into less harmful form, reducing the risk of heart disease.
Coconut oil improves the glow of skin and strengthens the hair. Studies have proved that; it is an effective skin moisturizer and protects hair fall and damage.
To reap the health benefits of coconut oil, go for organic, virgin coconut oil, not the refined product.
