Coconut Oil is Making a Healthy Comeback

Recent studies and research have been done to clear the bad reputation for coconut oil, because of its high content in saturated fat. However, not all saturated fats are alike. Dr. Mary Inig, a biologist/nutritionist who is one of the world research leaders in oils and fats, identified the key ingredient in coconut oil as lauric acids.

What is lauric acid?

Yes, coconut oil contains high saturated fats, about 92%, but in this there are also 62% of saturated medium chain triglycerides. According to Dr. Mary Inig, 50 percent of fatty acids in coconut fat are lauric acid, the medium chain fatty acids, which offer beneficial function in forming monolaurin.

Human or animal uses monolaurin to help with anti-viral, antibacterial, and anti-protozoal monoglycemonoglyceride to fight viruses. Such viruses are HIV, herpes, influenza, and various bacteria.

Mother's milk is the only other source that contains a high lauricof lauric acids beside coconut oil.

Why should you use coconut oil?

Coconut oil is known as the "healthiest dietary oil on earth." It is also a natural cholesterol free food, and has been used for centuries in Asia, Africa, India, South and Central America.

The reason for its bad reputation in the past was that studies werehydrogenatedrogenated coconut oil, which had been altered from its original form.

How virgin coconut oil is made?

Virgin coconut oil is made with the flesh and mature kernel of the coconut, without any type of heat to retain its original form.

Be aware that there is no such thing as "extra virgin coconut oil" if you are planning to purchase. "Extra virgin" is derived from "extra virgin OLIVE oil", which is just a sale gimmick. Virgin coconut oil is what you should look for, and is more than adequate.

What are the health benefits?

The health benefits of coconut oil are quite impressive. It ranges from weight loss, treating pancreatic, heart diseases, premature aging, skin care, hair care, stress relief, digestion, immune system, liver disease, kidney disease, and diabetic, to strengthen bones.

Further reading can be found in the resource section, including the report from InigMary Inig.

How much should we consume?

It is suggested that we should consume about 3 to 4 tablespoons a day. This will providlauricgh lauric acid to help with our immune system.

Remember to read the label when you are buying any type of oils, and stay hydrogenatedrogenated oils, which are known to raise serum cholesterol levels that could cause heart disease.