Is coconut oil good for me?!

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It is fine in moderation, and with the newer ones out there they have refined it more, I am a former chef, and use it and palm oil another high fat and cholesterol based oil, but for flavour there very tasty, and like sesame oil are not frying oils, in Indian they use cottenseed oil with coconut oil for frying alot of street foods, in Africa they use it along with palm oil for flavouring soups, stews and dessert.

If you do use it, get an organic refine one, there much better for you., as for skin use, add some to a low priced face cream and use it as a moisturizer or with face wash it is nice, and give your skin extra emollients

I would not worry about it. the benefits are so much more.

Medium Chain Fatty Acids: These saturated fats are the best things coconut oil has to offer. I know, many of you will raise your eyebrows at the very notion of saturated fats, but believe me, not all saturated fats are bad. These saturated fats are actually medium chain fatty acids like Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Caproic Acid & Lauric Acid can do wonder for you. They increase the rate of metabolism in your body, thereby aiding weight loss, increase level of good cholesterol (High Density Lipoproteins) and lower the level of bad cholesterol (Low Density Lipoproteins). They are great sources of energy.
Vitamin-E: This keeps your hair & skin healthy, besides keeping your organic system functioning smoothly, as is done by all vitamins.
Medicinal Properties: Coconut Oil is useful in a number of medicinal complications, featured as under;

Fatigue: The saturated fats present in coconut oil, being great source of energy, effectively cure fatigue and energy malnutrition.
Oxidation/Ageing: The anti oxidizing properties of coconut oil come from its saturated fats like Capric Acid, Caprylic Acid, Caproic Acid and Myristic Acid. They counter adverse effects of ageing, macular degeneration, whitening of hair, sagging of skin etc.
Infections/Microbial or Fungal Actions: The acids discussed above convert themselves to great anti microbial & anti fungal agents like monocaprin and monolaurin when acted upon by certain enzymes. These derivatives protect our body, internally and externally, from conditions like Athlete’s Foot, rashes, itches, ringworm, dermatitis etc.
Hair Loss: This property of coconut oil is the most famous, at least in India and Indian Subcontinent. It keeps hair black, prevent whitening and hair fall.
Candida: The anti microbial properties of coconut oil, discussed above, have been found effective against Candida.
Vermifuge: Coconut oil can be used against intestinal round worms, tape worms etc.
Dandruff: It prevents peeling away of skin on scalp and conditions like dandruff by keeping the skin moist and smooth.
Digestive disorders: This oil, taken regularly in proper quantity, can help cure chronic digestive problems.
Cancer: The saturated fatty acids, discussed above, help protect against many types of cancer. These are the same fatty acids that are found in Mother’s milk.
HIV: Quite recently, some rays of hope have been seen while using Coconut Oil against HIV, again due to presence of those fatty acids.
Blockage in Arteries: The Medium Chain Triglycerides present in Coconut Oil lowers the level of bad cholesterol; helps clear blockages and thus cut down the risk of heart attack. Thus, despite all odd comments against coconut oil due to its saturated fats, it is cardiac friendly.
Cracking of Skin: Coconut oil is undoubtedly the best skin care agent you can have (very few people, those who are allergenic to coconut oil, can show irritations). Its stability, anti microbial properties, moisture retaining capacity and property to solidify below 24oC makes it an ideal protection against cracking of skin. Vitamin-E aids to it.
Obesity: Coconut Oil speeds up metabolic activities and thus burning of fats in the body, resulting in weight loss.

Coconut oil is good for you. But make sure you use it in moderation like any other things that are good for you.

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