1. Improved HDL Cholesterol Leve
Too much saturated fat is not healthy, but not all saturated fats are the same. The kind in coconut oil has been shown in some studies to increase the level of #HDL, or “good” cholesterol in the body, while at the same time altering the #LDL or “bad” cholesterol into a form that is less harmful.
Many experts therefore believe that coconut oil is actually good for heart health, despite being comprised of mostly saturated fat.
2. Reduced Hunger & Cravings
One interesting feature of the fatty acids in coconut oil is that they can actually help you lose weight. #MCTs are digested differently than other types of fats. They go directly to the liver and are used as ready energy or else turned into #ketones.
Ketones are a type of acid made in the liver from fat to be used as energy. In conjunction with other efforts, eating more coconut oil could translate into weight loss. More than that, coconut oil may help reduce hunger. Studies show that people who eat the most MCTs in the morning eat fewer calories total throughout the day.
3.Improved Skin and Dental Health
Coconut oil does not need to be eaten to be beneficial. It also has a host of cosmetic and topical uses. It can be massaged into skin just like lotion for a natural moisturizer. A few studies have also found that coconut oil can soothe the symptoms of eczema.
And though you can’t throw away your regular sunscreen, coconut oil actually blocks about 20% of the ultraviolet rays received from the sun. Some people even swish coconut oil around in their mouths to kill bacteria and improve breath.