15 Proven Facts about Coconut Oil (You Won’t Believe #8)

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10. Improves Brain Function in Alzheimer’s Patients

The most common form of dementia in the world is Alzheimer’s disease. This memory and brain robbing disease mainly affects those over 65 years of age. There appears to be a reduced ability to glucose for energy in certain parts of the brain by those who are afflicted with this disease.

If you remember, the medium chain triglycerides in coconut oil are used for immediate energy needs or they are changed into ketone bodies. These ketone bodies are the perfect alternative energy source for those malfunctioning brain cells, which can reduce the symptoms of Alzheimer’s.

One study performed in 2006 found that consuming coconut oil lead to an immediate improvement in brain function in those who were diagnosed with the early stages of Alzheimer’s.

Several other studies support these findings and the medium chain triglycerides are now being studied as a potential therapeutic compound for those suffering from Alzheimer’s. Read more about coconut oil effect on ALzheimer’s.

11. Works Just as Good on the Outside as the Inside

One of the great things about coconut oil is that it works just as well when used externally as it does when taken internally. Many people find that coconut oil is simple awesome for the skin, preventing wrinkles and providing relief from dry, itchy skin.

Coconut oil can also nourish and protect the hair from damage from the UV rays of the sun as well as environmental damage from air pollution.

You can also use coconut oil for oil pulling, which will kill the bacteria in the mouth that cause tooth decay and bad breath.

Rather than use petroleum based lip protection, many people are now turning to all natural coconut oil to protect and soften their lips.

No matter how you use it, you simply can’t go wrong with coconut oil!

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