1. Coconut oil can make a good cooking ingredient because it is more stable at high heats compared to other oils. This makes it less susceptible to heat-induced damage. Most other oils go toxic at cooking heats, creating free radicals which lead to quicker aging and disease.
2. Coconut oil may increase your metabolism. While most fats contain long chain fatty acids, coconut oil contains medium chain fatty acids which are more easily digested and converted into energy
3. Coconut oil contains lauric acid which strengthens your immune system. Lauric acid is converted into monolaurin in the body which helps destroy bacteria and funguses. With the exception of breast milk, coconut oil is the only source of lauric acid.
4. Coconut oil can be used as a skin moisturizer. It can soothe the skin, slow aging, and even offers some protection against sun damage. It can be used on the scalp to help treat dandruff.
