Virgin Coconut Oil, Color : white

Listing ID #5765020

Product description:

Virgin coconut oil (VCO) is extracted from fresh coconut meat without chemical processes. No preservatives or additives are added. It is 100% natural. 

It is rich in medium chain fatty acids, particularly Lauric acid and is a treasure trove of minerals, vitamins, antioxidants and is an excellent nutraceutical. It has about 50% Lauric acid, having qualities similar to mother’s milk, thus confirming its disease-fighting ability. When Lauric acid enters human body it gets converted to Monolaurin, which has the ability to enhance immunity. Several studies have confirmed that this compound has the ability to kill viruses including herpes and numerous other bacteria. Its antiviral affect has the ability to considerably reduce viral load of HIV patients. 

Other benefits of VCO are: 

Boosts Immune system: The medium chain (C8-C12) fats in coconut oil are similar in structure to the fats in mother’s milk that gives babies immunity to disease. 

Protects against Heart diseases: by increasing high-density lipoprotein (HDL) that collects the excess or unused cholesterol in the body for excretion by the liver. VCO possess anti-inflammatory, anti microbial and anti oxidant properties, which work together to protect arteries from atherosclerosis and the human heart from cardiovascular disease.

Helps in the treatment of thyroid, due to its unique medium-chain fatty acids.

Helps regulate Blood sugar, controls Cholesterol as it is digested easily and do not require pancreatic digestive enzymes and bile and goes directly to the liver for conversion into energy. 

Helps in the treatment of Dementia & Alzheimer: Alzheimer’s is sometimes called type 3 diabetes. In this disease, brain cells becomes insulin-resistant, don’t get the glucose they need, and subsequently die. Coconut oil bypasses glucose metabolism, getting energy directly to the brain cells that need it. PET scans show that the areas of the brain affected by Alzheimer’s have no problem taking up ketones. 

Prevents obesity and helps in weight loss, as it stimulates metabolism, boosts energy and prevents deposition of fats thereby.

VCO improves the nutritional value of food by increasing absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids.

Excellent hair and skin care agent: It is also a good moisturiser for skin and hair and is widely used in soaps, lotions, creams and lip balms.