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Benefits Of Virgin Coconut Oil

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Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) has many interesting health benefits that vary in different types. They are very significant for the people’s health because the oil contains various kinds of minerals, vitamins, important nutrients and especially the main nutrient which is the ‘saturated fat’- it is the reason why VCO is such a unique healthy food. People who have skin problems, hair problems, obese, stress, Low Density Lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, weak immune system, improper digestion and regulated metabolism and many other health issues can really aid from this oil by simply adding it to their diet. According to the registered nutritionist John Andrew Chua (Personal Communication, November 27, 2015), Virgin Coconut Oil contains 90% saturated fat which makes the oil to be considered as one of the wealthiest sources of fatty acids – Medium Chain Triglycerides, which are metabolized differently and can have therapeutic effects on several brain disorders. Virgin coconut oil acts like an effective moisturizer on all kinds of skin problems like dry skins. Another good thing about this oil skin care taker is that there are no side effects. This oil helps the skin to prevent from scaling and dryness. In addition, it provides suspension of sagging and wrinkles to show up as people age. It …show more content…

Hence the VCO has the nutrients to make that happen. The oil contains essential protein which is needed for healing and nourishing damaged hair (Kris Gunnars, 2013). According to Nagdeve (2015), VCO provides the hairs to grow healthy and shiny quality. This would make the hair really attractive and loveable. It is also very effective in preventing the hair to corrupt by hygral fatigue, reducing hair protein loss, and keeping the hair scalp clean, free from lice eggs and dandruff. Therefore VCO can be used as shampoo, hair condition and cream topically for hair

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