What is Coconut Marachekku oil?
Coconut oil is abundant in vitamins, minerals and anti-oxidants, thus making it the ‘mother of all oils’. Extracted from fresh coconut kernel without any chemical processes, it is the purest form of coconut oil. Coconut oil is a major source of Lauric Acid and Vitamin E. The coconut oil is free from trans fatty acid, high in medium chain fats (MCFA) or medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) known as lauric acid, which is identical to special group of fats found in human breast milk. It has a long shelf life compared to other vegetable oil.
Uses
- Perfect cooking medium
- Best skin and hair conditioner
- Oil pulling with Virgin Coconut oil can whiten your teeth, make your breath fresher
- Acts as a natural antibacterial
- Ideal for Vegetable salad dressing
- Can be used as a food supplement – Regular consumption of VCO helps to improve immune system, and increase your energy levels
Benefits
Coconut oil contains 2.6 percent fewer calories than other fats. It has been said to provide various health benefits. Here are a few of them:
Increasing “good” cholesterol:
A component in coconut oil has been found to give “good” HDL cholesterol “a nudge.”
Controlling blood sugar:
It appears to preserve insulin action and insulin resistance in mice.
Reducing stress:
It has antistress and antioxidant properties, which could make it useful as an antidepressant, according to research in rodents.
Shiny hair:
It makes hair shinier, because it penetrates better than mineral oils.
Healthy skin:
It has been found to enhance protective barrier functions and have an anti-inflammatory effect on skin in humans.
Preventing liver disease:
It has reversed hepatosteatosis, a type of fatty liver disease, in rodents.
Reducing asthma symptoms:
Inhaling coconut oil has helped reduce asthma symptoms in rabbits.
Fighting candida:
Coconut oil has reduced colonization with Candida albicans in mice, suggesting it could be a treatment for candida.
Improving satiety:
One argument has been that coconut oil leaves people feeling “fuller” after eating, so they will not eat so much. However, other research has shown that this is not the case.
Weight loss:
It has reduced obesity and promoted weight loss in mice
