This includes fat loss, better brain function and various other amazing benefits.
Hair and Skin: Extra virgin coconut oil is just as effective as mineral oil in treating xerosis, a condition resulting in dry, itchy, rough skin. The oil also has antiseptic properties and prevents damage to your hair. Coconut oil is a medium-chain fatty acid, so it’s more easily absorbed by your hair, thus preventing protein loss and damage.
Cholesterol and Lipids: According to an article in the “Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition,” most studies claiming the dangers of coconut oil have used hydrogenated varieties. In this study, more than 1,800 Filipino women were examined. They used varying amounts of non-hydrogenated, or virgin, coconut oil for cooking. The study found that although their total cholesterol, HDL cholesterol and triglyceride levels increased as they consumed more oil, the levels were still within normal ranges.
Infections: Coconut oil contains lauric, capryllic and capric fatty acids. These fatty acids are also found in human breast milk. They fight bacterial and viral infections by deactivating viruses and preventing them from growing. A 2007 study in the "Journal of Medicinal Food" found that virgin coconut oil was effective in fighting infections caused by parasitic fungi known as candida.