Dear Goanet Reader, It would be really nice IF you encouraged writers on health matters to post health related articles directly.
I am NOT sure that / If the Indian FDA is similar to the U.S. FDA which takes action of False Health Claims made by individuals. jc > On May 17, 2015, at 6:52 AM, Goanet Reader <[email protected]> wrote: > > By Sunetra Talaulikar > > Virgin coconut oil (VCO), extracted from fresh coconut meat > without chemical processes is said to be the "mother of all > oils". It is rich in medium chain fatty acids, particularly > lauric acid and is a treasure trove of minerals, vitamins, > antioxidants and is an excellent nutraceutical. > > It has about 50% lauric acids, having qualities similar to > mother's milk, thus confirming its disease-fighting ability. > > When lauric acid enters human body it gets converted to > Monolaurin, which has the ability to enhance immunity. > Several studies have confirmed that this compound has the > ability to kill viruses including herpes and numerous other > bacteria. Its antiviral effect has the ability to > considerably reduce the viral load of HIV patients. > > VCO is not subjected to high temperatures, solvents > or refinement procedures and therefore retains the > fresh scent and taste of coconuts. It is rich in > vitamin E, is non-greasy, non-staining and is > widely used in soaps, lotions, creams and lip > balms. The health benefits of VCO are second to > none; ranging from speeding up body metabolic > system and providing immunity against a horde of > commonly prevalent diseases. > > Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil > > Virgin Coconut oil benefits are similar in structure to the > fats in mothers milk that gives baby immunity to disease. > Virgin Coconut Oil possess anti inflammatory, anti microbial > and anti oxidant properties hence protects heart from > arthrosclerosis. > > Virgin Coconut Oil is also digested easily and does not > require pancreatic digestive e enzymes and bile and goes > directly to the liver for conversion into energy. Virgin > Coconut Oil improves the nutritional value if food by > increasing absorption of vitamins, minerals and amino acids. > Virgin Coconut Oil is mainly based in cosmetic products which > provide skin health. > > Coconut oil has several industrial applications, but Virgin > Coconut Oil is unique among all other vegetable oils because > of its high lauric acid content. It is used as: Hair and > skin conditioner, Oil base for various cosmetic and skin care > products, Carrier oil for aroma therapy and massage oil, > Nutraceuticals and functional food. > > The author is Subjuct Matter Specialist in Home Science at > Krishi Vigyan Kendra at ICAR. Ela, Old Goa (Press > Information Bureau)
