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You’ve no doubt noticed thatcoconut oilis on everyone’s lips lately.
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Quite literally, too, as people are using it in place of Chapstick.
Yetanother studyfound MCTs to increase 24-hour energy expenditure in humans by as much as 5%.
It kills bacteria
Around half of the fatty acids in coconut oil are lauric acid.
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Monolaurin is great for killing harmful pathogens, too!
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Here’s yet another way this wonder-stuff can help your body.
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It’s great for building muscle, according to aDiabetesstudy!
The MCTs found in coconut are also used in popular muscle-building products likePerfect Keto Protein Powder.
But many supplements use processed forms of MCTs.
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Add 1-2 tablespoons of it to a muscle-building shake daily to feel the full benefits of coconut oil.
you’ve got the option to also use a blender to add it to yourcoffeefor a tasty pick-me-up.
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It’s thought that this is due to MCTs being absorbed more easily in the body.
This is especially good news for people suffering from cognitive disorders.
It promotes heart health
Coconut oil is high in natural saturated fats.
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And for more heart-healthy options, here are20 Foods That Can Help Lower Your Risk of Heart Disease.
Coconut oil can also be very protective against hair damage.
It improves your oral health
Ever heard of oil pulling?
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A2008 studyfound that oil pulling reduced plaque-causing bacteria.
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It may help balance hormones
Hormone disruption can cause a litany of problems in men and women.
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Coconut oil can help in maintaining an important balance of hormones because of the lauric acid it contains.
Speaking of hormones, check out thesefoods that switch on your fat-burning hormones.
The best known therapeutic tool of the ketogenic diet is treating drug-resistant epilepsy in children.
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It worked as both an analgesic and an anti-inflammatory.
One of those minerals being calcium.
To get more antioxidants into your diet, stock up on theseantioxidant-packed fruits and veggies.
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