Coconut oil is edible fatty oil that is extracted or
obtained from mature coconut fruit’s flesh. Coconut oil is used in cookeries
and cosmetics due to its amazing benefits. Coconut oil can be extracted in two
different ways;
- Through the flesh of raw coconut (wet process)
- Through copra (dry coconut) and the process is known as dry process
Coconut oil contains high amount of protein, fatty oil and fibrous content and is used due to its several health benefits such as;
- · In cookeries as a cooking oil or taste enhancer
- As a skin moisturizer for soft, young and smooth skin
- Coconut oil is used in hair treatments and for strengthening and toning hair
- Coconut oil is the best make up remover for eyes, because it is beneficial in removing dark circles and keeps the skin under your eyes wrinkle free and shining by slowing down aging process
- Coconut oil is widely used in cosmetics, because it removes age spots and stretch marks (due to pregnancy or other reasons)
- It is also used on face and lips as it hydrates our skin and keeps it flexibility in its good order
- Coconut oil if applied to hair (especially after taking bath) helps you in getting rid of frizz (the condition of being formed into small tight curls) and makes your hair shiny and strong
- Coconut oil contains heart healthy fatty acids like high density lipoprotein (HDL) that is beneficial for our cardiovascular system and thus it helps in fighting against heart disorders
- A moderate use of coconut oil increases your energy level and allows you to do physical activities for longer duration.
- Coconut oil contains high amount of fatty acids that turn into ketones or increases concentrations of ketones in your blood. These ketone bodies prevent over-eating by reducing your appetite
Medicinal Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
· Coconut oil is used in several cosmetics for its
anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. Coconut oil contains the lauric (a
crystalline fatty acid occurring as glycerides in natural fats and oils
(especially coconut oil and palm-kernel oil)) acid that kills pathogens and
prevents several infections.
· Coconut oil energizes brain’s malfunctioning
cells and empower your brain (coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides
which help our brain in fighting against many brain disorders) that leads to
boosted brain functions and also lowers the risks of Alzheimer’s disease.
· Coconut oil is the best for oral health in oil
pulling (a natural remedy to detoxify and clean teeth and gums to improve oral
health). In oil pulling, organic oil is swished in the mouth for a specific
duration of time for improving oral health (whitening teeth and improving gums
health). There are many organic oils that are used in oil pulling, but coconut
oil is the best for this purpose.
· Coconut oil improves insulin level within your
body.
· Coconut
oil regulate hormonal production if used on regular basis.
· Orally ingested coconut oil helps you in
improving mental alertness and reduces the risks of allergy.
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