Virgin coconut oil

Virgin Coconut Oil (Cocus Nucifera) is defined as oil obtained from fresh and mature coconuts by mechanical and natural means, without using heat, chemicals, bleaching agents and odors that do not change the natural content of the oil.

Therefore, the composition of virgin coconut oil (VCO) is preserved. The main contributor to the compound’s bioactive content is the medium chain fatty acid, namely lauric acid.

VCO also has a high content of bioactive compounds such as vitamin E, sterols and polyphenols. 

Benefits
1) Energizing – High content of short and medium chain fatty acids. When digested, these medium chain fats are easily broken down by the body and turned into energy.

2) Body weight – Help reduce weight and body mass index (BMI)

3) Anti-ulcer – Helps inhibit the causes of ulcers from various sources due to its antioxidant properties

4) Prevents osteoporosis – Helps maintain bone structure and prevent bones from breaking easily (brittle)

5) Anti-inflammatory – Helps reduce swelling and inflammation

6) Anti-microbial – Helps kill and inhibit the growth of several types of bacteria, viruses and fungi that cause disease

7) Anti-diabetic – Helps increase insulin secretion, reduce hyperglycemia and restore fasting glucose tolerance in type 1 diabetic patients