COCONUT OIL and HEATLH BENEFITS

[ladycolorado]

The information below is taken from the back cover of a new book (published in 2004) by Bruce Fife, N.D. It provides a good summary of the properties and benefits of coconut oil. Numerous references on coconut oil can be found on the Links to Coconut Info page (see box above).

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THE HEALING MIRACLES OF COCONUT OIL

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If there was an oil that you could use for your daily cooking needs that helped protect you from heart disease, cancer, and other degenerative conditions, improved your digestion, strengthened your immune system, protected you from infectious illnesses, and helped you lose excess weight, would you be interested? This is what coconut oil can do for you.

What Coconut Oil Does Not Do:
Does not increase blood cholesterol level
Does not promote platelet stickiness or blood clot formation
Does not contribute to atherosclerosis or heart disease
Does not contribute to weight problems
What Coconut Oil Does Do:
Reduces risk of atherosclerosis and heart disease
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
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
Coconut oil has been called the healthiest dietary oil on earth. If you're not using coconut oil for your daily cooking and body care needs, you're missing out on one of nature's most amazing health foods.


The purpose of this site is to provide information on the health benefits of coconut products, particularly coconut oil. Coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which is known for being anti-viral, antibacterial and anti-fungal. Coconut oil is also being used by thyroid sufferers to increase body metabolism, and to lose weight. Virgin coconut oil is also used for making natural soaps and other health products, as it is one of the healthiest things one can put on their skin.

At one time coconut oil received negative press in the US because of its high level of saturated fat. However, modern research has shown that not all saturated fats are alike and that the fatty acids in coconut oil, the medium chain triglycerides, do not raise serum cholesterol or contribute to heart disease, but are in fact very healthy. Also, some negative studies done on coconut oil in the past was done on hydrogenated coconut oil, which has been altered from its original form. Other studies have clearly shown that traditional Asian cultures that eat significant amounts of coconut in their diet do not suffer from modern diseases seen in western cultures that promote a low-fat diet.

Much research on the nutritional and medicinal benefits on coconut oil has surfaced in recent years. Much of that research has been done by Dr. Mary Enig. Dr. Enig has classified coconuts as a "functional food," which provides health benefits over and beyond the basic nutrients. She has specifically identified lauric acid as a key ingredient in coconut products:

"Approximately 50% of the fatty acids in coconut fat are lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid, which has the additional beneficial function of being formed into monolaurin in the human or animal body. Monolaurin is the anti-viral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by the human or animal to destroy lipid coated viruses such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus, influenza, various pathogenic bacteria including listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Some studies have also shown some antimicrobial effects of the free lauric acid."

As a "functional food," coconut oil is now being recognized by the medical community as a powerful tool against immune diseases. Several studies have been done on its effectiveness, and much research is currently being done on the incredible nutritional value of pure coconut oil. Please go to coconutoil.com to read about these studies.

so, if interested i coconut oil and want to buy will provide 4 links, to those who want some of the organic virgin coconut oil: http://www.puritansale.com/pages/fil...m_nooverride=1 .
http://www.livingnutritionals.com/in...000347_2000348 . http://www.vitacost.com/Jarrow-Formulas-Organic-Coconut-Oil?csrc=PPCADWLT-organic_coconut_oil&s_kwcid=organic%20coconut%20oi l|462154931 . http://www.vitacost.com/Jarrow-Formu...l-Extra-Virgin . http://www.jigsawhealth.com/products...conut_oil.html
(LC).

[Tootsie]

i take a couple tablespoonfuls a day of coconut oil. Some people are real sensitive to it and cant handle alot of it at one time, so go slow and see how your body does. I put it in my coffee and yogurt, its pretty tasty :P

[ladycolorado]

thanks friski for the info on taking it slow, when started salt did not know that went #2 runny train alot, eww thank you (LC).

[Tootsie]

i took too much once and about 45 minutes later didnt feel so good Then I read about all kinds of people who couldnt handle coconut oil. It may have to do with how well your gall bladder and liver are doing.
Oh yes Lc salt will purge you quite well

[ladycolorado]

here is a link to recipies :P for coconut oil: http://www.tropicaltraditions.com/recipelist.htm (LC).

[hilly]

I think it's great, use it on sandwiches too instead of butter.

[ladycolorado]

hilly, i think will try in coffee as friski does, or tea lol. (LC).

[Tootsie]

Coconut oil is great as a skin moiturizer and hairtreatment too. Dont get the Now brand ..it taste bad :P

[ladycolorado]

thaks for the heads up o a lousy product friski. if i may ask, can you post where you get yours from? thanks, (LC).