This
article is a continuation of the article “benefits of coconut oil” part 1.In
the first part, we looked at how coconut oil helps you in terms of weight loss,
skin care, hair care and your immune system. In this article, we are going to
look at the other health benefits of coconut oil. Of course the benefits of
coconut oil are plenty we could create a 101 list. I will of course try to
cover all the major benefits of coconut oil.
1.Coconut
oil and Heart Diseases
There
has always been a misconception among people that coconut oil might not be the
best for your heart, since it contains a large amount of saturated fats. This
was especially true after a study in 2006 indicated that saturated fats contributed
to the development of heart diseases. But was this really the case? Well, there
was a lot of debate about this study but it was later discovered that there was
misinterpretation during reporting of the findings of the study. Actually, the
lauric acid contained in coconut oil helps prevent heart problems including high
cholesterol and high blood pressure. Unlike saturated fats contained in other
vegetables, the saturated fats in coconut oil do not increase the levels of LDL
but rather reduce injuries in arteries hence helping prevent atherosclerosis.
2. Coconut oil and digestion
Is
coconut oil beneficial to your digestion system? Most people consume coconut
oil through cooking oils. Coconut oil really improves the digestive system thus
helping preventing various stomach and digestion related completions such as irritable
bowel syndrome. The saturated fats present in coconut oil are also known to be
anti-microbial hence help in dealing with bacteria and fungi. Well, the next
time you go shopping for cooking oils check out coconut oil.
3. Coconut oil as a healer
Researchers
have proven that when applied on infections, coconut oil forms a chemical layer
that protects the infected area. The layer prevents dust, bacteria and viruses
from causing farther damage on the infected area. Coconut oil also speeds up
the healing process on bruises.
Coconut
oil has also been used to help prevent various viral diseases such as
flu, measles, herpes, hepatitis, etc. Other than viral diseases, coconut oil also helps prevent bacteria caused infections
such as ulcers and throat infections. All these are attributed to the antiviral
and antibacterial properties of coconut oil.
4. Coconut oil as a stress reliever
Coconut
oil has a soothing and gentle effect on your skin. Using it as massage oil is
one sure way to help in removing stress and mental fatigue. In addition, users
claim that coconut oil to be the best massage oil around since it has multiple
benefits to your skin. These benefits include skin moisturization, prevention
against infections, and prevention against wrinkling, skin sagging and age
spots. It also prevents against harmful Ultraviolet rays.
5 .Coconut oil and diabetes
Another
benefit of coconut oil is its ability to improve the body’s use of blood
glucose and the secretion and absorption of insulin. We know that insufficient
insulin in the blood increases the risk of diabetes. By regulating the level of
insulin in the body, coconut oil is in fact shielding you from diabetes.
Did I tell
you the benefits of coconut oil are plenty? Of course there are also other
great benefits of using coconut oil such as prevention of liver conditions, kidney
diseases and the strengthening of teeth and bones.
