FEBRUARY 20, 2025 COCONUT OIL

Not everyone uses coconut oil. Many think of this oil as a oil for your skin. Coconut oil is a natural oil that has many benefits for the body. It is known to help improve the immune system, brain function, and heart  health and increase energy and metabolism

As we get der our metabolism does get slower. Coconut Oil can bost metabolism and thus help some individuals in losing weight. Coconut oil can help boost metabolism because it is a “medium-chain fatty acid,” meaning it metabolizes differently from other fat types. The body absorbs the coconut oil and turns it into energy rather than stored as fat This allows us to lose weight. We all know how Americans are fixated on weight loss.

Coconut oil does bost skin health. Coconut oil is rich in antioxidants and essential fatty acids, which are beneficial for the skin. Antioxidants help protect the skin against damage from free radicals, while essential fatty acids help keep the skin hydrated and improve its elasticity.

You should use coconut oil for oral health. Your mouth is very portant. Studies have shown that bacteria in the mouth are directly related to your overall heart health. If your HS CRP is elevated we sure to check your mouth. Coconut oil is effective in improving oral health. A recent study showed that coconut oil could reduce plaque formation and gingivitis in patients with periodontal disease. Coconut oil can help to improve oral health because it contains lauric acid, which has antibacterial and anti-inflammatory properties. Lauric acid is in human breast milk, protective against infection. Coconut oil is also rich in vitamin E, beneficial for oral health. I use a waterpik to keep my oral health healthy. Many individuals do oil pulling with coconut oil This can health plaque formation and keep bacteria away from your mouth.

Until tomorrow…