Coconut Oil Benefits

In today's world where health has become the prime concern, various researches are being carried out to find natural means of promoting better health, in spite of the ever increasing stress. In fact, people from the medical and cosmetic industry are constantly searching and researching more and more coconut oil benefits.

However, from the findings till date, here is a list of the some of the essential coconut oil benefits one should be aware of:

• The oil promotes weight loss as well as weight maintenance
• It provides a source of antimicrobial lipid
• The oil does not interfere with functioning of the thyroid
• It protects against heart disease
• It helps prevent cancer
• It is easy on the digestion system
• It empowers the immune system
• The oil does not contain cholesterol, thereby not increasing the cholesterol level in the blood
• Does not cause the stickiness of platelets that causes the formation of blood clots
• The oil helps prevent bacterial, viral and fungal infections.
• Coconut helps to prevent osteoporosis.
• It helps in keeping diabetes under control
• It is known to keep the skin soft when used externally
• It helps prevent skin blemishes
• The oil is highly recommended for the hair, as it promotes healthy growth and reduces hair fall