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Coconut Oil - A Bunch Of Reasons It Optimizes Health & Wellbeing

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On the other hand, saturated fats, particularly those of vegetable origin, play a number of very important roles in contributing to our overall health and wellbeing.

Coconut oil has been used for centuries by traditional communities of tropical regions as a vital source of food for health and general wellbeing. Fortunately for us, the secret of this health-giving oil has been generously passed to the rest of the world and hopefully the ignorance surrounding coconut oil will diminish over time.

So, why is coconut oil so good for you?
Below are a bunch of reasons it optimizes health and wellbeing:

The saturated fats in coconut oil have anti-microbial properties and help fight various bacteria, fungi and parasites.
As it contains the antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid and caprylic acid which have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties, coconut oil strengthens the immune system.
Coconut oil plays an instrumental role in reducing viral susceptibility of HIV and cancer patients.
Helps protect the body from harmful free-radicals that promote premature aging and other degenerative diseases.
Assists in relieving symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Assists in relieving symptoms associated with chronic fatigue syndrome.
Coconut oil protects against kidney disease and bladder infections.
It helps fight harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia.
An excellent conditioner which also assists in the re-growth of damaged hair.
Helps prevent premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.
Reduces the incidence of injury in arteries and therefore helps in preventing atherosclerosis.
By increasing metabolism, coconut oil is able to control weight gain.
As the small molecular structure of the oil allows for easy absorption through the skin, it is a great moisturizer and softener, giving the skin a soft, smooth texture.
Helps improves digestion and nutrient absorption.

Coconut oil has shown to be far superior compared to other vegetable oils for improving the nutritional status in malnourished people. Yes, even in our overindulgent society there are many people with malnutrition, thanks to the increase in factors such as poor quality fast foods and soil degradation leading to low quality vitamin content in fresh produce.

Helps relieve symptoms associated with gallbladder disease because it is absorbed directly into the blood stream avoiding over-production of bile.

Other studies have clearly shown that traditional cultures who have significant amounts of coconut oil in their diet do not suffer from modern diseases, as seen in western cultures who heavily promote low-fat diets.

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Anne Edwards has maintained an active interest in health for over 20 years. During this time she has been researching and finding natural remedies that actually work. She gained her broad knowledge base through necessity while battling a number of debilitating illnesses throughout her life. As she is a qualified Counsellor, she also has a special interest in mental health issues.

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