People are discovering the miracles of coconut oil Cheap Raymond Felton Jersey , and it is again achieving popularity throughout the world. This oil is used for skin care, hair care, weight loss, treating yeast infections, improving digestion and increasing immunity. But before buying this oil, you should know that there are different kind of coconut oil available in the market. Some coconut oil products are labelled "cold pressed." In cold pressing, the oil from the coconut kernel is mechanically pressed at temperatures not exceeding 120 degrees Fahrenheit, to reserve its nutritious benefits.
Pure cold-pressed coconut oil is also not refined Cheap Brice Johnson Jersey , processed or deodorized. It contains antibacterial, antifungal, antioxidant and antimicrobial properties. It also contains substantial amounts of vitamin E and K and iron. This oil helps to boost the body鈥檚 immune system, it prevents and fights against diseases like Alzheimer's disease, HIV, cancer, diabetes, heart disease. The word that is used for the least refined coconut oils is 鈥渧irgin coconut oil.鈥?Virgin coconut oils are tested higher in antioxidants. You can find a virgin or extra virgin coconut oil easily in the market. Extra virgin coconut oil is free of hydrogenation Cheap Danilo Gallinari Jersey , refinement or deodorization. It is good for your skin, hair, helps in healing wounds, reduces the stretch marks and is also beneficial for the digestive system. Liquid Coconut Oil: This is an edible oil and it is promoted as 鈥渃oconut oil that stays liquid even in your refrigerator鈥?
Composition Of Coconut Oil
According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Nutrient Database, one tablespoon, or 15 milliliters (ml) of coconut oil contains:
v 120 calories
v 0 g of protein
v 14 g of fat, of which 12 g is saturated, 1 g is monounsaturated Cheap Sam Dekker Jersey , and 0.5 g is polyunsaturated
v 0 milligrams (mg) of cholesterol
Coconut oil is 100% fat, but a fat structure in coconut oil is different from saturated fats found in many animal products, which are mainly composed of long-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil has an unusually high amount of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). These are harder for the body to convert into stored fat, and easier to burn off than long-chain triglycerides (LCTs).
Saturated fatty acids: Most of them are medium chain triglycerides, which are supposed to assimilate well in the body鈥檚 systems.
Lauric acid: It is the chief contributor, representing more than 40% of the total, followed by capric acid, caprylic acid Cheap DeAndre Jordan Jersey , myristic acid and palmitic. The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin. Lauric acid is helpful in dealing with viruses and diseases.
Capric acid: It reacts with certain enzymes secreted by other bacteria, which subsequently converts it into a powerful antimicrobial agent, monocaprin.
Caprylic acid, caproic acid, and myristic acid: They are rich in antimicrobial and antifungal properties
Poly-phenols: Coconut contains Gallic acid, which is also known as phenolic acid. These polyphenols are responsible for the fragrance and the taste of coconut oil. Virgin Coconut Oil is rich in these polyphenols.
Derivatives of fatty acid: Betaines, ethanolamide Cheap Chris Paul Jersey , ethoxylates, fatty esters, fatty polysorbates, monoglycerides and polyol esters.
Derivatives of fatty alcohols: Fatty chlorides, fatty alcohol sulfate, and fatty alcohol ether sulfate
Vitamins and Minerals: Vitamin E, vitamin K, and minerals such as iron.
Coconut Oil Healthy benefits of coconut oil are:-
v Coconut oil is an excellent massage oil that acts as an effective moisturizer on all types of skin Wholesale Los Angeles Clippers Jerseys , including dry skin. It also helps in treating various skin problems, including psoriasis, dermatitis, eczema, and other skin infections. For this exact reason, coconut oil forms the base ingredient of various body care products like soaps, lotions, and creams that are used for skin care.
v Keeps your skin and scalp healthy and nourished for a long time.>
v It is an excellent conditioner and helps the re-growth process of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing and healing damaged hair.
v Coconut oil is often done by athletes Wholesale Clippers Jerseys , bodybuilders and those who are dieting. The reason behind this is that it has fewer calories than other oils, its fat content changes easily in energy, and does not accumulate fat in the heart and arteries. It helps in promoting energy and endurance, and generally increases the performance of athletes.
v Helps lower bad cholesterol in your body.
v When applied in infected areas, coconut oil creates a chemical layer, which protects the part of the infected body from external dust, air, fungus Cheap Los Angeles Clippers Jerseys , bacteria and viruses. It is highly effective on injuries because it accelerates the treatment process of damaged tissues.
v Reduced inflammation and treat arthritis.
v Improves Memory and Brain Function.
v Recovers Skin Issues like burns, eczema, dandruff, dermatitis and psoriasis.
v Naturally, slow down the aging process.
v It has antistress and antioxidant properties, which could make it useful as an antidepressant, according to research in rodents.
v Coconut oil is also good for improving your immunity. It strengthens the immune system because it contains antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid Cheap Clippers Jerseys , capric acid, and caprylic acid, which have antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
v Extremely helpful in keeping diabetes under control.
v The fatty acids in coconut oil can significantly reduce appetite, which may positively affect body weight over the long term.