Coconut oil has become a must-have natural commodity in the home. It is incredibly popular and for a good reason, as it is a true nutrition powerhouse, a real source of health benefits. Many people are aware of the wonders of this oil, and how it fights against a host of infections and diseases.
Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil Takes Care of The Hair:
Many naturalists have endorsed the use of the oil for the treatment and care of hair. It is the best natural nutrients for the hair. It helps in the healthy growth of hair. It is also, an excellent conditioner that helps the regrowth process of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins needed for nourishing and healing damaged hair. When you regularly massage your head with coconut oil, you can be sure that your scalp is dandruff free.
Skin Care:
Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil that can act as a real moisturizer, very effective for all skin types. Found in many body care products, this oil is the answer to preventing dryness and flaking of skin. It treats skin related problems as it contains anti-oxidant properties. It also delays the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of skin, which normally accompanies ageing.
It Helps To Reduce Body Weight:
Are you interested in losing your weight? Then you need to use coconut oil. This easy to digest oil can be used in taking off excessive weight, as it contains short and medium- chain fatty acids. Include coconut oil in your diet to increase your weight loss efforts. People who use coconut oil as their primary oil are not fat, obese or overweight.
Coconut Oil Boosts Digestion:
It helps to develop the digestive system, and so, prevents various stomach and digestion related problems. The saturated fats presents in it contains antimicrobial properties, which can help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi and parasites that can cause indigestion. It also helps the immersion of other nutrients, like vitamins, minerals and amino acids.
It can be used to heal an infection:
According to a medical research made by International Journal of Life Sciences Research, when you apply coconut oil into infected areas, it helps to protect the infected part from an external threat like dust, air, fungi, bacteria and viruses, by forming a chemical layer.
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This article was first published on 17th January 2018
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Adepeju Adenuga is a writer (considering where you are reading this, makes perfect sense). She holds a Masters Degree in Literature in English from the University of Lagos.
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