The benefits of coconut oil are phenomenal.
There are over 1700 studies that find coconut oil to be one of the healthiest foods on the planet.
If you're not including it in your diet - you have to ask yourself WHY!
Coconut oil contains Medium Chain fatty acids which are unlike the normal fats we consume in that they are more easily digested, and are digested by the liver which means they are converted to energy instead of being stored as fat.
2. Prevents heart disease. (3)
3. Reduces inflammation and reduces arthritis. (4)
4. Great for memory and brain function (5)
6. Protects your hair from damage. (8)
7. Anti-dandruff treatment (9)
8. Protects and moisturizes dry skin (10)
9. Acts as a barrier against harmful UV rays / sunscreen (11)
11. Can be used as mouthwash (14)
12. Can be used as a treatment to Candida or Yeast infections (15)
14. Active in certain cancer treatments (18)
15. Reduces Seizures when coupled with a ketogenic diet (19)
16. Improves digestion, as well as vitamin and mineral absorption (20)
17. Helps ease pancreatitis and gall bladder disease (21)
18. Helps prevent Osteoporosis (22)
19. BURNS FAT! (23)
20. Anti-aging properties (24)
21. Hormonal Balancing (25)
22. Relieves stress (26)
23. Helps Thyroid Function (27)
24. Can help improve type 1 diabetes (28)