Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) is a pure natural oil that is originally from coconut meat (copra). The production of Virgin Coconut Oil is different with RBD Coconut Oil. In the process of making Virgin Coconut Oil, there is no any heat treatment involved. Virgin Coconut Oil contain fatty acids which are good for human body. It also has iron mineral and vitamin K that can prevent blood clotting. Vitamin E in Virgin Coconut Oil can be antioxidant to prevent cell damage from free radicals. Virgin Coconut Oil also contains lauric acids which are useful to increase body immune and destroy dangerous bacteria and viruses.
Its lauric acids contents also help to control health of our heart. It is not only increasing the good cholesterol (HDL), but also decrease the bad cholesterol (LDL). Furthermore, Virgin Coconut Oil can also help to burn fat and decrease our appetite. Our body will transform it to energy instead of fat. Thus, it is suitable to help your diet to lower body weight. Virgin Coconut Oil may also help to control the glucose level as it increases the secretion of insulin in our body. Other health benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil are; increase our brain function; reduce the risk of cancer, balancing hormones; increase our energy; and smoothen the digestion system.
Virgin Coconut Oil has excellent moisturizing and antioxidant properties. Thus, it can help to control skin problems, microbial infections, boost immunity, neutralize toxins, and minimize the free radical formation. Some benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil in personal care and beauty products are; (1) improve skin health; (2) nourish and strengthen hair; (3) protects against dental caries; and (4) cure fungal function. Therefore, many manufacturers of health care and cosmetics products also use Virgin Coconut Oil as their ingredients. .