{"id":13325,"date":"2024-10-30T19:59:44","date_gmt":"2024-10-30T23:59:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=13325"},"modified":"2024-09-23T20:20:37","modified_gmt":"2024-09-24T00:20:37","slug":"clearing-up-the-coconut-confusion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.mymedwellness.com\/blog\/?p=13325","title":{"rendered":"Clearing Up The Coconut Confusion"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"CoconutNew foods and health fads hit the market long before the research of them has been done properly. This can leave confusion for us whether it\u2019s \u201cactually\u201d a good choice.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut oil has been around long enough that the early research results are in, and the early evidence is encouraging!<\/span><\/p>\n

Coconut oil\u2019s high content of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), are rapidly absorbed and converted to energy, potentially providing a quick source of fuel for the body and brain.<\/span><\/p>\n

It also contains lauric acid, which makes up about 50% of those MCTs, and contributes to its anti-inflammatory, anti-microbial, and anti-fungal properties. This may help support immune function, and other studies suggest that it helps increase our HDL (good) cholesterol levels.<\/span><\/p>\n

In the kitchen, coconut oil’s high smoke point makes it perfect for recipes requiring hotter temperatures. The higher smoke point means the oils will not denature, which can be unhealthy for your heart.<\/span><\/p>\n

Topically, coconut oil may benefit skin and hair health. Its moisturizing properties can help alleviate dry skin conditions, and it may protect hair from damage due to its ability to penetrate the hair shaft.<\/span><\/p>\n

Bear in mind that, as with everything, moderation is key so use it in this fashion to assure your use of it benefits your weight, heart, immune system, skin and hair.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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