Virgin Coconut Oil

Philippine Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO

Coconut oil has become very popular in alternative health circles, despite the fact that for many years it was considered a "bad" fat due to its high saturated fat content. However, it turns out that the saturated fat in coconut oil, especially virgin coconut oil, is not the same as the saturated fat in other oils. It contains medium-chain fatty acids which are much easier on the body than the long chain fatty acids found in many other cooking oils. It also contains several compounds that are good for your health, including caprylic acid, capric acid, and lauric acid.

Here are 10 health benefits of virgin coconut oil.

• Immune System Support - to fight off the disease and illness thanks to its antiviral, antifungal, and antibacterial properties.
• Cardiovascular Health - it appears to reduce the risk of high cholesterol and heart attack. Those extremely high coconut oil have low cholesterol levels and a very low incidence of heart attact.
• Thyroid Support - Consuming extra virgin coconut oil can help with the symtoms of hypothyroidism.
• Weight Loss - who took virgin coconut oil every day had significant reduction in abdominal fat.
• Staph Fighter - applied to wounds and sores may prevent further staph infection.
• Wound Healing - wounds treated can healed faster and showed higher collagen cross-linking than the control group.
• Stretch Mark Prevention  -used to prevent stretch mark during pregnancy.
• Skin Benefits - moisturizing your skin is the key to keeping it youthful and healthy and coconut oil can be used in place of lotion for healthier moisturizer.
• Healthy Hair - used to improved the health of your scalp and hair.
• Digestive System - coconut oil fights unhealthy bacteria in the digestive system and it also assist in nutrient absorption within the body.