One of the reasons why coconut oil is renowned to be healthy and good for the body is due to its lauric acid content. Lauric acid enables the synthesis of monolaurin, a compound which is known to be harmful to toxins like viruses, bacteria and fungi. Monolaurin cannot be found in any other sources, apart from breastmilk. Infections like candidiasis, athlete’s foot, hepatitis, flu and others have been treated with the use of coconut oil. In fact, several researchers are testing the efficacy of lauric acid from coconut milk in treating patients with HIV/AIDS because of its very potent antiviral ability. You can even use coconut oil as a natural remedy for pneumonia. Here is a link to a recipe for fighting Pneumonia: Coconut oil as a natural remedy for Pneumonia
Coconut oil is known for its excellent effect on the skin.
In fact, a coconut oil product called “virgin coconut oil” is a popular skin moisturizer, as well as a topical treatment for skin diseases like eczema, psoriasis,
atopic dermatitis and other skin infections. Coconut oil can also prevent skin sagging due to aging or premature aging.
The types of fats found in coconut oil are known to be effective in treating digestion problems and clearing away toxins in the gut, including bacteria and viruses.Coconut oil contains healthy fatty acids, which lower blood pressure and levels of bad cholesterol. The content of this coconut oil is also vital in preventing atherosclerotic plaques, which leads to decreased susceptibility to arterial blockage.
