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Immunity

Because coconut oil contains such high amounts of fatty acids like lauric, capric and caprylic acid, it has antimicrobial, antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties! This may be used as prevention or a cure to the common cold, or even an infected cut. Interestingly, the body converts lauric acid into a substance called monolaurin, which has been shown to be a powerful agent against viruses and bacteria that cause diseases anywhere from influenza to HIV. Keep yourself healthy in the remaining cold months with coconut oil.

Weight Loss

Yes, you read that right. Coconut oil can be used as an effective weight-loss supplement. It is full of short and medium-chain fatty acids that when consumed, enable better functioning of the thyroid and endocrine system. Have you ever seen those crazed coffee lovers rave about loading their cup o’ joe with butter and MCT oil? That just so happens to be based on similar research. Additionally, coconut oil removes stress on the pancreas which enhances the body’s metabolic rate, causing you to burn more energy. One study tested 40 women with abdominal obesity and had them supplement with 30 mL (2 tablespoons) of coconut oil per day. The results showed a significant reduction in both BMI and waist circumference over a period of 12 weeks.

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