KEY REASONS FOR INCLUDING VIRGIN COCONUT OIL (VCO) IN YOUR DIET:

A Healthy Saturated Fat –
Free of Antibiotics, Growth Hormones, Pesticides, and Preservatives

Saturated fats are essential parts of body tissues and are vital to the functioning of every cell in the human body. Saturated fatty acids constitute at least 50% of cell membranes, giving our cells necessary firmness and integrity. VCO is a very high quality source of these nutrients, and it contains no cholesterol, no trans fat, and is not hydrogenated.

The saturated fat in virgin coconut oil is unlike the fat found in meat or even other vegetable fats. It is identical to a special group of fats found in human breast milk called medium chain fatty acids (MCFA’s). These special fatty acids have been shown to stimulate the metabolism, improve digestion, strengthen the immune system, and help protect against bacterial, viral, and fungal infections, as well as helping to protect the heart and arteries from the conditions that cause heart disease. The medium chain fats in coconut oil are considered so nutritious that they have been used in baby formulas, and in hospitals to feed the critically ill, those on tube feeding, and those with digestive problems.

Healthful Medium Chain Fatty Acids (MCFA’s)
A Quick Source of Energy, Helps Boost Metabolism, and Easy to Digest

Most other vegetable oils are composed of longer chain fatty acids, which are harder to metabolize. The MCFA’s in VCO are easy for the body to digest, and do not require bile. While long chain fatty acids tend to go into fat storage in the body, the MCFA’s in VCO stimulate metabolism and are very quickly digested and converted to energy. Also, because insulin is not involved in the digestion of these MCFA’s, they will not cause spikes in blood sugar levels. This is good news for those concerned with maintaining normal blood sugar levels.

Additionally, research has demonstrated that, due to its metabolic effect, coconut oil increases the activity of the thyroid. Sluggish thyroid activity has been associated with increased difficulty in losing excess weight. Besides weight loss, there are other advantages to boosting the metabolic rate. The healing process accelerates. Cell regeneration increases to replace old cells, and the immune system functions better overall.

The Most Stable and Heat Tolerant Natural Oil for Cooking and Baking
Most of the cooking oils that are used today are polyunsaturated oils such as corn, soy, safflower, sunflower, canola, etc. These oils are not as shelf-stable nor as heat-stable as virgin coconut oil, and they are much more prone to rancidity and oxidation. Rancid and oxidized oils contain toxic by-products that can cause widespread free-radical damage in the body.

VCO is naturally very stable and resistant to oxidation. Unlike other oils, it will not go rancid even at room temperatures in the tropics for two years or more. It does not form harmful by-products when heated up to cooking temperatures, making it an excellent oil for cooking, baking, and stir frying.

Unique Infection Fighting and Immune Boosting Properties
Outside of mother’s milk, pure VCO is nature’s most plentiful source of lauric acid. The lauric, capric, and caprylic acids in VCO are converted in our bodies to help provide important anti-viral, anti-bacterial, anti-fungal, and immune boosting functions.

Improves Skin and Hair Health and Inhibits Wrinkling
Coconut oil is ideal for skin care. It helps protect your skin from the aging effects of free radicals, and can help improve the appearance of skin with its nourishing properties.

When coconut oil is absorbed into the skin and connective tissues, it helps to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles by helping to keep connective tissues strong and supple. Coconut oil will aid in restoring your skin’s youthful appearance. The coconut oil will aid in exfoliating the outer layer of dead skin cells, making the skin smoother. It also penetrates into the deeper layers of the skin to strengthen the underlying tissues.

Improves the Ratio of HDL to LDL
Studies have shown that VCO raises HDL “the good cholesterol” levels and supports clean arteries.
Coconut oil is the best oil you can use to protect yourself from heart disease.

Other Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil:
Helps maintain healthy intestinal flora, promotes healthy thyroid balance, promotes normal digestion, assists absorption of nutrients, and promotes overall vitality and health.