Coconut Oil

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This was on another group this morning-a nice summary of the benefits of coconut oil...

 

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Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:a.. Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses. b.. Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases. c.. Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections. d.. Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites. e.. Provides a nutritional source of quick energy. f.. Boosts energy and endurance, enhancing physical and athletic performance. g.. Improves digestion and absorption of other nutrients including vitamins, minerals, and amino acids. h.. Improves insulin secretion and utilization of blood glucose. i.. Relieves stress on pancreas and enzyme systems of the body. j.. Reduces symptoms associated with pancreatitis. k.. Helps relieve symptoms and reduce health risks associated with diabetes. l.. Reduces problems associated with malabsorption syndrome and cystic fibrosis. m.. Improves calcium and magnesium absorption and supports the development of strong bones and teeth. n.. Helps protect against osteoporosis. o.. Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease. p.. Relieves symptoms associated with Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and stomach ulcers. q.. Improves digestion and bowel function. r.. Relieves pain and irritation caused by hemorrhoids. s.. Reduces inflammation. t.. Supports tissue healing and repair. u.. Supports and aids immune system function. v.. Helps protect the body from breast, colon, and other cancers. w.. Is heart healthy; improves cholesterol ratio reducing risk of heart disease. x.. Protects arteries from injury that causes atherosclerosis and thus protects against heart disease. y.. Helps prevent periodontal disease and tooth decay. z.. Functions as a protective antioxidant. aa.. Helps to protect the body from harmful free radicals that promote premature aging and degenerative disease. ab.. Does not deplete the body's antioxidant reserves like other oils do. ac.. Improves utilization of essential fatty acids and protects them from oxidation. ad.. Helps relieve symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome. ae.. Relieves symptoms associated with benign prostatic hyperplasia (prostate enlargement) . af.. Reduces epileptic seizures. ag.. Helps protect against kidney disease and bladder infections. ah.. Dissolves kidney stones. ai.. Helps prevent liver disease. aj.. Is lower in calories than all other fats. ak.. Supports thyroid function. al.. Promotes loss of excess weight by increasing metabolic rate. am.. Is utilized by the body to produce energy in preference to being stored as body fat like other dietary fats. an.. Helps prevent obesity and overweight problems. ao.. Applied topically helps to form a chemical barrier on the skin to ward of infection. ap.. Reduces symptoms associated the psoriasis, eczema, and dermatitis. aq.. Supports the natural chemical balance of the skin. ar.. Softens skin and helps relieve dryness and flaking. as.. Prevents wrinkles, sagging skin, and age spots. at.. Promotes healthy looking hair and complexion. au.. Provides protection form damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation form the sun. av.. Helps control dandruff. aw.. Does not form harmful by-products when heated to normal cooking temperature like other vegetable oils do. ax.. Has no harmful or discomforting side effects. ay.. Is completely non-toxic to humans. Much of the recent research done on coconut oil and lauric acid, the most predominant fatty acid chain found in coconut oil, has centered around the anti-microbial and anti-viral properties of this unique fatty acid. Today, many strains of bacteria are becoming resistant to antibiotics, and antibiotics are generally ineffective in treating virus infections. When lauric acid is consumed in the diet, either in human breast milk or in coconut oil, lauric acid forms a monoglyceride called monolaurin, which has been shown to destroy several bacteria and viruses, including listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter pylori, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Some of the viruses that have been destroyed by monolaurin include HIV, measles, herpes simplex virus-1, vesicular stomatitis virus, influenza and cytomegalovirus. 6 There is also evidence now that the MCTs in coconut oil kill yeast infections, such as Candida.7See what's free at AOL.com.