Health Benefits of Coconut Oil (adi-agbon) and Its Uses

Coconut is composed of about
50% of lauric acid, the same
acid found in breast milk,
which actually is the only
other good known source of
lauric acid . This acid , gives
the coconut oil an amazing
antiviral, antifungal and
antibacterial properties , and is
useful both , for internal and
external use . Coconut is rich
in nutrients, fiber , vitamins
and minerals .
HEALTH BENEFITS OF
COCONUT OIL
-Many studies have shown
that, the consumption of
coconut oil can be very useful
to our body, to build
resistance to viruses (which
cause influenza, measles ,
hepatitis , herpes ) and bacteria
(responsible for ulcers , throat
infections, urinary tract
infections, pneumonia, and
gonorrhea ), also fungal
infections and candida . It also
positively affects on the
thyroid, and controls the
blood sugar.
Coconut oil contains a healthy
form of saturated fat , which
means its consumption helps
in speeding up the
metabolism, while giving more
energy (fuel for the brain and
muscles) and greater stamina.
All these affect in the loss of
excess weight, and maintain a
healthy and balanced weight .