![]() Never before in recent times has the recognition of the positive health effects of coconut oil been stronger. New and exciting health and industrial uses of coconut oil and its derivative are possible. ![]() In vitro, animal, and human studies support the potential of coconut oil as effective and safe immune-nutritive active. The anti-microbial mechanistic action also helps activate the anti-inflammatory nature of the immune response in human body. ![]() Not only does coconut oil metabolites have antimicrobial activity but also these remarkable derivatives have been shown not to cause resistance organisms to appear. The studies reported in literature are discussed to evaluate the antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal benefits of coconut oil. The information discussed in this review explains that coconut oil, either topically applied or ingested, gets broken down to release Lauric Acid and Monolaurin – known anti-microbial agents. The medium chain fatty acids and monoglycerides found primarily in coconut oil have miraculous healing power which act as natural antibiotic and also help modulate immunity. Modern research has now found a common link between these two natural health products – their lipid content. The same health effects were also attributed to the mother’s milk in ancient literature. Coconut oil as health oil was recognized in Ayurvedic medicine almost 4000 years ago. ![]()
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