Coconut Oil
Coconut oil is extracted from the inner filling of the coconut fruit. One of the methods is either moisturizing or drying. In the drying method, the inner pulp of the coconut fruit is removed and separated from the shell. The pulp is then dried on the fire, And then the pulp is pressed or analyzed with solvents, resulting from that oil and other material rich in fiber and protein and is used as feed for some types of animals where it is not suitable for human consumption and has its uses in various areas of life, it enters the industry and in food and health and cosmetics.
Benefits of coconut oil
For coconut benefits of multiple body health and beauty, the following are some of the benefits of coconut:
- Although coconut oil is rich in saturated fat, it has been discovered that eating coconut oil helps to reduce weight and burn fat. Eating this oil helps stimulate the burning process of the human body and thus produce the energy needed for the body and thus increase the speed of metabolism In the body is the demolition and construction. Moreover, it helps to feel full and reduce appetite and thus reduce weight gain.
- Coconut has been found to enhance brain function and thus reduce the chance of Alzheimer’s disease and dementia and works to prevent it. One of the problems that lead to Alzheimer’s is the inability of brain cells to use glucose molecules to obtain energy. In digestion, the fatty acids found in coconut oil are converted into ketone materials and are used by the brain and its cells as an alternative source of glucose for energy. This is in the prevention of Alzheimer’s symptoms.
- Coconut oil has the potential to maintain cardiovascular health. It reduces the level of cholesterol in the blood by increasing the level of HDL and lowering the level of LDL cholesterol. It also enhances the action of antioxidants and coagulation factors.
- Coconut oil has the ability to resist bacterial and fungal infections, because it contains Lauric Acid and has the ability to fight infection.
- Coconut oil helps protect hair from damage and gives the gloss, vitality and healthy appearance to the hair.
- It works to moisturize the skin and protect it from harmful sun rays. It resists signs of aging, works on peeling skin, reduces eczema and relieves symptoms of psoriasis.
- It can be used to remove make-up and body massage and reduce cellulite, contractions and varicose veins.
- Reduces secretion in the vagina.
- Strengthens nails and improves their growth.
- Helps to get rid of undesirable odors (get rid of bad breath when rinsing it).