Coconut oil has a unique chemical makeup of medium-length MCTs, which are metabolized by the body in a special way. Used as a food supplement, coconut oil is quickly digested and releases energy to the body and brain, increasing concentration, breaking down fat, and preventing infections. It also lowers the risk of seizures and heart disease. Of course, coconut oil can be used externally too, and has many uses as moisturizer, sunscreen, lip balm, lubricant and even toothpaste!
Coconut oil benefits pretty much everybody in our society. Pregnant women use it to prevent morning sickness and strengthen their immunity, while breastfeeding mothers enrich their milk with a few spoonfuls a day. Children can strengthen their teeth and bones, as well as keep away headlice by rubbing it in their hair. Businesspeople can counter the negative effects of their stressful life with coconut oil’s natural energy boost, as well as soothing headaches with its aroma. Diabetics use it to stabilize blood sugar levels, and those suffering from weight problems can use it to suppress their appetite and improve their natural metabolism. Even pets benefit when coconut oil is added to their feed, with improved digestion, less hairballs and sleeker fur.
Used around the house, coconut oil is great for cleaning most kinds of stains from clothes and furniture, repelling dust, removing rust and lubricating squeaky door hinges or mattress springs. You can use it to remove chewing gum from carpets (and also from children’s hair), and polish shoes. There really seems to be no end to coconut oil’s uses in day-to-day life!
There are a number of different kinds of coconut oil, and you should decide which to buy according to what you intend to do with it. For external use, on your hair or body, or around the house, any type of refined oil is good. When eating the oil, either straight up, melting it in tea, or using it in cooking, you should use unrefined virgin coconut oil.
These are only some of the benefits of coconut oil, and you only have to start adding it to your daily diet to notice the positive effects on your physical health and wellbeing. Although you can’t have too much coconut oil, it’s always best to start off in smaller quantities and then increase, so as to allow your body time to flush out toxins and rebuild itself.
If you think that any or all of these properties of coconut oil can help you out in life, then welcome to the world of coconut oil! A richer, fuller, healthier and happier life is waiting for you.
