1. Treatment of Alzheimer's : Take a tablespoon each day to support the brain and prevent Alzheimer's in a ketogenic diet (fat-based, to replenish the brain).
2. Aromatherapy : Used as an oily carrier perfect for making home remedies with essential oils.
3. Eliminates Candida : Coconut oil contains caprylic acid that has anti-microbial properties that can eliminate yeasts (fungi) and Candida.
4. Fat Burning Supplement : Research has shown that TCMs found in coconut oil contribute to weight loss and help your body burn fat used for energy.
5. Hormonal Balance : The beneficial fats of coconut oil support the thyroid and adrenal glands that can lower cortisone levels to naturally balance hormones.
6. Supports Digestion : Coconut oil is easy to digest and contains compounds that destroy bad bacteria. They increase the production of probiotics and heal the porous intestine.
7. Anti-Fungal Cream : Can be used to treat athlete's foot effectively as well as the fungi of the skin.
8. Stabilizes Blood Sugar : Coconut oil helps balance blood sugar levels and medical studies have proven to improve diabetes.
9. Curative Ointment : Can be used as an ointment to treat dry skin and remove dead skin cells for those with eczema or psoriasis.
10. Anti-Cholesterol Supplement : Medical studies have shown that the beneficial fats of coconut oil increase HDL cholesterol and reduce LDL, thus contributing to good heart health.