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Coconut oil - functional food - antioxidant



Coconut oil contains beneficial fatty acids
30% from total caloric intake can come from good fats - from which 7-10% can be saturated fats such as coconut oil.

Coconut oil is excellent for cooking - does not form harmful substances even in high temperatures. Coconut oil has a high smoking point. It stores also in room temperature and has a long shelf life.
Fatty acids in coconut oil has been studied in various areas such as antimicrobial characteristics (candida alb., herpes simplex virus-1, helicobacter pylori, e-coli, hiv, streptococcus, s.aureus, cytomegalovirus, chlamydia pneumoniae, etc.), diabetes, cardiovascular health, cancers, immune system support, metabolism, nutrient absorption and bowel function, osteoporosis, endurance and quick energy - sports performance
Cocowel coconut oil fatty acid composition %: caprylic acid 6.3, capric acid 5.6, lauric acid 52.0, myristic acid 18.0, palmitic acid 7.7, stearic acid 2.4, oleic acid 6.1, linoleic acid 1.1
Coconut oil supports weight management and digestion
Quick source of energy, MCT medium chain triglycerides are processed directly by liver - excellent source of energy for recovery and diabetics.
Cold pressed extra virgin coconut oil improves HDL cholesterol, lowers LDL cholesterol - improves cardiovascular health.
Improves metabolism and intestinal nutrient absorption, enhances bowel function.
Medium chain triglycerides raise body temperature and help with weight management.
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Coconut oil for skin care
Coconut oil is suitable for skin and scalp care and for massage oil.
Dandruff, thinning hair, skin rash, aging and bacterial balance - caressing facials and body treatments ...
Use as baby lotion, excellent for diaper rash, infantile eczema, etc.
Coconut oil is beneficial supplement for pets, also for fur and skin care. 
Contains natural vitamin-E that absorbs well according to research.
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Coconut oil in nutritional threpy
A.P. John Institute of Cancer Research recommends coconut oil for cancer patients.
A prominent Thai hospital Piyavate is now using Cocowel coconut oil for their patients as a part of progressive nutritional approach.
In Asia and The Pacific Islands coconut is called 'The Tree of Life' .
Coconut oil can be used already from infancy -  it has been declared as a functional food.
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