Coconut oil or coconut butter is a vegetable oil that is obtained after pressing coconut meat and contains 90% saturated acids. It is a food that has been used in tropical countries such as Sri Lanka, Thailand, India or the Philippines, for hundreds of years and for its known health benefits, we could consider it a “super food” thanks to its unique combination of fatty acids. 
The 7 great benefits of eating coconut oil
- It has very powerful medicinal properties. 90% of its composition is saturated fatty acids that are only found in breast milk and are highly beneficial for the body, especially in patients with epilepsy and Alzheimer’s. The ketone bodies contained in the oil provide energy to the brain, improving the brain functions of patients and reducing the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.
- Speed up metabolism. The triglycerides present in coconut oil increase the body’s energy
- Eliminate infections. The auric acid contained in coconut oil kills bacteria, viruses and fungi, even eliminating infections. Laurie acid is 50% of the total fatty acids present in coconut oil.
- You reduce appetite. Coconut oil helps you eat less by reducing the feeling of hunger and its ability to satisfy our need to eat food for longer. In addition, it helps you lose abdominal and visceral fat (the most dangerous because it surrounds vital organs).
- Improves blood cholesterol level. And therefore, it reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease since saturated fats raise good cholesterol in the blood.
- Protect hair and moisturize your skin. In addition to eating, coconut oil is very useful for other types of applications. Various studies claim that it improves the health and appearance of your skin and hair.
- White’s teeth. Its use as a toothpaste and as a mouthwash has been shown to whiten teeth, kill bacteria in the mouth, and eliminate bad breath.