Health Benefits of Coconut Oil
While cooking oils like olive oil, avocado oil, sesame oil, rice bran oil are considered as healthier options, coconut oil has its own benefits. Coconut oil is exceptionally rich in lauric acid, a rare saturated fat that helps to improve the composition of blood lipids. It is a rich source of antioxidants such as tocopherols, tocotrienols, phytosterols, flavonoids, and polyphenols. Being very rich in Medium-Chain-Triglycerides (MCTs), it may encourage fat burning, have antimicrobial effects, help reduce hunger, the MCTs in coconut oil provide a quick supply of energy - In fact, MCTs have been long used in sports nutrition products for athletes who need a source of energy their body can absorb and use fast. MCTs in coconut oil can also increase blood ketone concentrations, which may help reduce seizure frequency. Besides these health benefits coconut oil may help moisturize your skin and improve skin barrier function, may help strengthen your hair by increasing flexibility and reducing