Health Benefits of Using Coconut Oil

Apart from consuming it, coconut oil has various health benefits. This oil can be used in cosmetics such as soap, lotions, and toothpaste.  Coconut contains some acids vitamins, calcium, and magnesium, which have antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties.

To experience the following health benefits, you are recommended to use organic, virgin coconut oil, not the refined one. The oil can be added to coffee or tea, yogurt, and can be used for baking. Below are some of the health benefits when you use coconut oil;

Improves immunity, coconut contains acids which are antifungal, antibacterial and have antiviral properties. This oil improves bacteria and gut health by destroying bad bacteria and candida.

Coconut oil improves digestion by helping the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins, calcium, and magnesium, the saturated fats in it help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, parasites that can cause indigestion.

The oil improves skin health and appearance; it reduces fine lines and wrinkles on the skin. Coconut oil improves the moisture and fat content of the skin and is anti-aging

Coconut oil naturally helps hair grow longer, thicker and faster. This oil contains vitamin and fatty acids nourish the scalp and remove sebum build-up from hair follicles

Improves dental and bone health, coconut contain calcium which is important for our teeth and bones. This help in developing strong teeth and preventing tooth decay by reduce plaque formation

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