What is Virgin Coconut Oil?

Virgin Coconut oil is oil extracted from fresh coconut (not copra) meat by mechanical or natural means. To protect the oil’s essential properties, the production of virgin coconut oil does not undergo chemical refining, bleaching, or deodorizing. High in vitamins and minerals, it is fit for consumption without the need for further processing.

Essential Facts  

Getting to Know the Good Fats

Coconut oil that is primarily saturated and contains medium chain fatty acids is definitely one of the good fats.  Recent discoveries prove that coconut oil has a 62% concentration of Medium Chain Fatty acids (MCFAs). This is coconut oils’ unique characteristic that is not present in other saturated fat. It is healthier than most saturated oils. MCFAs are easily absorbed by the body as it require less energy and fewer enzymes, thereby improving digestion.

Short and medium chain fatty acids are transported directly to the liver where they are immediately converted to energy. Modern researches also discovered that MCFA can prevent and heal a lot of sickness because of its antimicrobial properties. Aside from its ability to improve the immune system, MCFA also aids in the absorption and retention of magnesium, calcium and some amino acids.

Beneficial MCFAs that are present in virgin coconut oil include Caproic Acid, Caprylic Acid, Capric Acid and Lauric Acid and Myristic Acid. 

Health Benefits  

Increase Your Energy, Accomplish More with Virgin Coconut Oil! 

So many people suffer from chronic fatigue. The most common remedy is coffee. But caffeine consumption is often discouraged as it is addictive and may cause health problems. The better alternative is virgin coconut oil. It is not enough for one to take virgin coconut oil just when one is feeling weary and extra energy is needed. Regular intake of virgin coconut oil is required to shift your energy into a higher gear. Unlike coffee, it is not addictive and the effect will keep you alert for hours. 

Virgin Coconut Oil "The Wonder Drug in the Form of Oil"-The Natural Antibiotic

The term nutraceutical is often use to describe the amazing medicinal properties of virgin coconut oil. It means that virgin coconut oil can serve as food and at the same time heal and prevent numerous health problems. The MCFA’s of virgin coconut oil is remarkable for its antimicrobial properties that kill harmful viruses, bacteria, fungi, and parasites. This was discovered in 1966 by Jon Kabara Ph.D. in his effort to solve food preparation problems. When MCFA’s are digested, they are broken down into monoglycerides and free fatty acids. Coconut oil by itself cannot destroy disease-causing organisms. To activate antimicrobial properties, it needs to be digested first.