Organic coconut oil is healthy and has numerous benefits, including destroying viruses, preventing heart problems, aiding in calcium absorption, and improving liver, kidney, and digestive health. It is available for purchase in many stores. The misconception that coconut oil is unhealthy was based on hydrogenated coconut oil, which contains trans fatty acids.
Organic coconut oil is derived from coconuts grown without the use of pesticides, artificial fertilizers and which are processed without the use of ionizing radiation or artificial additives. There was once a misconception that coconut oil was unhealthy due to its supposed cholesterol-raising properties. However, those results were found to be based on the use of hydrogenated coconut oil, not organic coconut oil.
The hydrogenation process – the conversion of liquid vegetable oil into solid or semi-solid fat – creates trans fatty acids (TFAs). TFAs enter cell membranes, blocking the body’s use of essential fatty acids (EFAs) and interfering with the healthy function of cells. TFAs are not naturally present in organic coconut oil.
In its natural, non-hydrogenated state, the health benefits of coconut oil are numerous. Lauric acid makes up nearly half of the fatty acid in organic coconut oil. Once converted to monolaurin in the body, lauric acid has the advantage of having a negative impact on bacteria, yeast and so-called enveloped viruses.
Lauric acid effectively destroys the lipid membrane of enveloped viruses, including herpes simplex virus (HSV-1), influenza, and human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). A primary component of human breast milk, lauric acid helps protect breastfed babies from disease during their first few months. Studies are underway on the usefulness of lauric acid from organic coconut oil in the treatment of AIDS.
Independent studies in the United States and abroad have demonstrated the effect of coconut oil in preventing heart problems such as high blood pressure and high cholesterol. Unlike other vegetable oils, coconut oil in its organic form does not lead to elevations in low-density lipid (LDL) cholesterol. Indeed, it reduces damage to the arteries, thus contributing to the prevention of atherosclerosis (inflammation of the walls of the arteries). Among other health benefits, organic coconut oil has also been shown to aid in the absorption of calcium, which has a role in bone strength and dental health. Additionally, liver efficiency, kidney health, and digestion benefit from adding organic coconut oil to the diet.
Organic Extra Virgin Coconut Oil is readily available for purchase through numerous online outlets, health food stores, grocery stores, and large chain stores such as Walmart and Costco.
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