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