About Coconut Oil "Tree of Life"
Each and every part of the tree is used for one thing or the other. Its uses range from cosmetics to food and it is part of the diet in the tropic and subtropic regions. The fibrous husk is used to make coir ropes and mats, the shell is used for charcoal and the fruit is used for oil as well as in diet. Coconut water is one of the healthiest drinks on the planet. This sweet liquid is present in the young, green coconut. Coconut is a drupe and it has three layers: endocarp, mesocarp and exocarp. It is often described as a superfood as it has many health benefits. Coconut oil is rich in healthy fatty acids like capric acid and lauric acid. It also contains healthy saturated fat. The fat in coconut oil is easier to digest, has anti-fungal and anti-microbial properties and are not stored as fat readily. Coconut oil is used mainly in tropical countries but is now gaining popularity across the world. This oil contains three unique fatty acids that are responsible for its various health benefits: lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid. These are some of the rarest substances found in nature and the reason why this oil is so beneficial. In addition, coconut oil also contains linoleic acid, oleic acid, phenolic acid, myristic acid, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, and iron.
Coconut oil benefits
a) May Protect liver and cares kidney infection . The medium-chain fatty acids present in coconut oil are known to have antibiotic properties. It kills the bacteria by destroying the lipid coating on it.
b) Helps burn fat and lose weight
The fatty acids in coconut oil help in burning more calories and losing weight. According to a research, coconut oil helps in reducing the abdominal fat in women. It also boosts metabolic rate of the body and this helps in burning more calories.
c) Improves brain function
Coconut oil boost memory in older people. Fatty acids are readily absorbed by the body and they fuel the cells of the brain, helping them to function efficiently.
d) Boosts immunity
Lauric acid in coconut oil helps in fighting bacterial infection. Lauric acid creates an environment in the body that is toxic for the viruses. The healthy fats in coconut oil support immune. Coconut oil helps to suppress inflammation while supporting healthy metabolism.
f) Helps in preventing bones problems
Coconut oil is rich in antioxidants, which fight the free radicals. One of the main causes of bone problems is free radicals and coconut oil is a natural care for the condition. Coconut oil also improves the calcium absorption by the body.
g) Heart health
The main saturated fat in coconut oil is lauric acid. This type of saturated fat is shorter in length than other saturated fats. Lauric acid can be considered a medium chain triglyceride which acts differently in the body than longer saturated fats. Coconut oil, like other plant-based oils, does not contain cholesterol. The vast majority of the fats in coconut oil are medium chain triglycerides. These medium chain fatty acids found in coconuts have tremendous health benefits and are easy for the body to burn as fuel for energy. Coconut oil also contains antiviral, antifungal, antibacterial, and antimicrobial properties.
SUPPLEMENT FACTS:
Serving size: 3 softgels
Servings per container: 20
Organic Virgin Coconut Oil 3000 mg
Calories 26
Calories from Fat 41
Total Fat 3 g 5%
Saturated Fat 2,6 g 12%
Transfat 0 g 0%
Monosatrurated fat 0,075 g
Cholesterol 0 g
Total Carbohydrate 0 g
Protein 0 g
Daily Value not established
Other ingredients: Gelatine and Purified water
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease.