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January 27, 2010 – 12:20 am | 18 Comments

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Coconut Oil: Anti-oxidant and Immune Enhancer

Submitted by Bruce on November 19, 2009 – 5:11 pmNo Comment

coconut oil powder Coconut oil is an energy supplying medium chain triglyceride (MCT). MCTs have been found to increase cell respiration and mitochondrial energy in an immediate and stable way. Coconut oil contains antioxidants, as well as monolauric acid, which has been found to possess anti-microbial and immune enhancing properties.

Athletes, dieters and body builders stand to benefit from taking coconut oil because its fat content is converted easily into energy, it does not promote accumulation of fat in the heart and arteries, it helps promote healthy thyroid functioning, and accelerates metabolism by reducing pancreatic stress.