The Amazing Medicinal Properties Of Coconut Oil

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19. Increases energy levels and endurance

When professional athletes found the benefits of consuming coconut oil while training for their events, they relied on a tablespoon around 30 minutes before they performed to give them a solid performance.

20. Reduces gallbladder problems and pancreatitis

Taking coconut oil when suffering from pancreatitis helps to ease any strain that is placed on the pancreas. Easily absorbed, coconut oil aids those with digestive problems.

21. Gum disease and tooth decay

Oil pulling, which is a process that cleanses the mouth of the bacteria that can cause periodontal disease, has been recognized and used for centuries. Because of the high level of antibacterial properties in the coconut oil, you can easily keep your mouth and gums healthy with just a few minutes a day. Just practice oil pulling for 20 minutes at a time for three times a week.

22. Type 2 diabetes

Type 2 diabetes – for people who are pre-diabetic, the pancreas begins to put out more insulin than it can handle. The patient becomes insulin-resistant and the next step is Type 2 diabetes. Coconut oil helps to keep the insulin levels even and reduces any unnecessary strain on the pancreas. This, in turn, helps to keep pre-diabetics from becoming type 2 diabetics.

There are many more conditions that coconut oil has been successful in treating. If you have a condition that you think may benefit from a dose of coconut oil, discuss a safe dosage with your doctor.

References:

www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov