What are the benefits of coconut oil?

Answer by  akukla (55)

Coconut oil is high in saturateted fats. This clogs the arteries. It is healthful applied to the skin for stretch marks.

Answer by  Travis404607 (3916)

While there is no scientific evidence coconut oil improves well-being, it has been known to help moisturize skin when rubbed on the surface.

Answer by  stephenk2010 (293)

Coconut oil contains a medium chain fat called lauric acid. It provides many health benefits, such as hair care and skin care. Other benefits are immunity health and cholesterol balance.

Answer by  river (1226)

It can relieve stress, keep your hair and body moisturized. It strengthens the immune system and can help your digestion. It works internally and externally.

Answer by  angles8 (12)

Coconut oil can be used both externally and internally. This oils benefits include glowing skin, weight loss, and lowering cholesterol.

Answer by  RachelW (932)

Coconut oil is an unsaturated fat, which is a heart-healthy fat. It has benefits for healthy hair, skin and nails, as does any type of oil. It can add a distinct sweet flavor to foods that many people find appealing. However, healthwise, there is little difference between it and other healthy oils, such as olive oil.

Answer by  kungfukid (1241)

coconut oil will basically cure what ales you. It helps reduce cholesterol helps in weight loss it is an anti inflammatory increases immune system reduces high blood pressure reduces heart disease increases bone strength improves digestion it is anti viral in nature. If you feed cattle a diet high in coconut oil they loose weight.