Coconut

 Coconut

What Type to Use?

For external uses, expeller pressed, fractionated or other types of refined coconut oil will work, but for internal use, an unrefined organic oil is best.

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Nutritional Profile of Coconut Oil

Part of the reason coconut oil is such a powerhouse super food is its unique nutritional profile. It was avoided and shunned for years because of its 92% saturated fat content 

Here’s why:

Most of the fats in coconut oil are saturated but they are in the form of MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides, also called MCFAs), which affect the body differently than short and long chain fats. The MCTs are composed of:

• Lauric Acid– This beneficial fat makes up 40% of the total fat composition, making it one of nature’s highest natural sources. The body converts lauric acid to monolaurin, which is beneficial for immune function.
• Caprylic Acid– Another healthy fat with antibacterial and antimicrobial properties.
• Capric Acid– This converts to monocaprin in the body and has immune boosting and antimicrobial properties.