12 Stunning Uses Of Virgin Coconut Oil!

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Coconut oil almost fixes everything! When you went to a supermarket, you often see the bottle labelled as virgin coconut oil! Do you know how it is produced?
Coconut oil is made by processing fresh coconut meat or dry coconut meat called copra.

Virgin coconut oil uses fresh meat. It is found that they have more nutritional purposes.

Refined coconut oil typically uses copra. Unlike, virgin oil and extra virgin oil,the terms are both same.

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Types Of Virgin Coconut Oil

Expeller pressed– The machine presses the oil from coconut flesh, often with the use of steam or heat.
Cold-pressed– The oil is pressed without heat. The temperature remain below 120F which is believed to have more nutritious contents.

Did you know that the Philippines are the world’s largest coconut producer.
India and Indonesia stands the next!

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1. Virgin Coconut Oil As An Antibiotic


Virgin coconut oil acts as an antibiotic. It disrupts the cell wall of harmful bacteria. It is effective is urinary tract infection and reduces inflammation in arthritis.

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2. Virgin Coconut Oil For Skin


VCO being abundant in vitamin E acts as a natural cleanser, toner and offers a soft, radiant skin, glowing with an even tone. It can treat many skin disorders like eczema and psoriasis.
A study shows that virgin coconut oil can block 20% of UV rays emitted and acts as a wonderful suncreen! You can apply it all over your body especially dry parts like elbows, knee and ankles.

How to use it as a face scrub?
1.Take 3 spoons of coconut oil.
2. Add half spoon of sugar into it.
3.Add honey or aloe vera gel to the coconut oil. Mix them well.
4. Apply it as a facemask gently over your face in circular motions and let it sit for 20 mins. Do it twice a week to get better results.

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3. Prevents Tooth Decay


Along with its extraordinary calcium absorption and antimicrobial properties, it prevents tooth decay and gum diseases.
Virgin coconut oil is also being used for oil pulling.

Oil pulling ? What’s that ?
Oil pulling is a traditional remedy done in ancient India. Ayurvedha hypothesized that oral health is the mirror of general health of the body.
Oil acts as a cleanser by hunting these before they spread.

How does oil pulling work?
It frees up the immune system to reduce inflammation and stress. This boosts energy, reduces acne and even headaches and the best part is it’s help to reduce weight!

How is that done?
1.Gargle one spoon of coconut oil in the morning before brushing your teeth.
2.Gargle it to and fro in between your teeth for 10-15 mins.
3.To consume time,do it while showering.Then gargle your mouth with warm salt water to remove the toxic debris.
Do it daily to have a camera worthy smile!

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4. Weight Loss

A study reported in American journal of clinical nutrition states that the presence of medium chain fatty acids present in Virgin coconut oil favours fat loss and lowers the level of triglycerides than long chain fatty acids.

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5. Prevent Fungal Infections


Most of 75% of women will suffer from yeast infections and candidiasis reports Mayo clinic. The overgrowth of fungi called candida Albicans causes the infection.
Men are also affected by yeast infections called balantis.

This causes a weakened immune system, diabetes and obesity. Proper diet plays an important role in treating candida based infections and helping a patient finding  a long term relief from these recurrent Virgin coconut oils and olive oils are the best fats to use and preferred the most.

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7. Reduce The Risk Of Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer found along the Asian women. A research was proposed by Malaysian school of medicine.
The aim of the study was to examine the effect of virgin coconut oil for the quality of life.

VCO consumption during chemotherapy helped to improve the functionality of the status and global QOL of the breast cancer patients.

Virgin coconut oil is a traditional product and has  a long history of ethopharmacological purposes.Medium chain fatty acids are essential for individuals with low immunity.

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8. VCO For Healthy Hair

Virgin coconut oil has lauric acid as a principal fatty acid. Lauric acid interacts with hair proteins and thus reduce hair loss and promotes hair growth. virgin coconut oil fill the gap between have cells and protect hair from Harsh chemical damage.

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9. VCO Reduce Cholesterol Levels

Virgin coconut oil contains long chain and medium chain fatty acids. Using oils with medium chain fatty acids helps to reduce cholesterol levels. Medium chain fatty acids does not raise cholesterol and leads to weight loss.

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10. Regulates Hormones

The medium chain fatty acids present in virgin coconut oil are set to accelerate metabolism, and improves thyroid and other balances hormones function in the body. They are said to increase estrogen levels especially during menopause.

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11. VCO Has Antiviral Properties

Lauric acid which is present in breastmilk in abundant amounts. This is present in VCO too! Virgin coconut oil contains antiviral properties and prevents viral infections like herpes and measles.

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12. Improve Brain Function

The MCTs present in virgin coconut oil which are broken down into ketones acts as a alternative source of energy for your brain. Healthline mentions that they have several benefits for brain disorders such as epilepsy and Alzhiemer’s.

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13. How To Use Virgin Coconut Oil?

  • Store coconut oil in a cool dark location in a sealed container or a  refrigerator
  • The life of coconut oil will vary depending on type of processing and how it is stored.
  • Refined coconut oil generally last for few months whereas virgin coconut oil may last may last for 2-3 years of stored away from heat and ligh
  • Signs of spoilage includes mold, yellow tint, off odors and flavours.

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Elakeya I am a young Physician Associate by career but always love to write! I expertise in medical writing, nutrition, cooking, and even travel and food.
Elakeya I am a young Physician Associate by career but always love to write! I expertise in medical writing, nutrition, cooking, and even travel and food.

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