Coconut

Coconut Oil Protocol

"Sri Lanka a major coconut producing and consuming nation, in some areas each adult consumes as much as one coconut per day, the 1979 rate of heart disease was 1 per 100,000 contrasted with a rate of 18 to 187 in countries with no coconut oil consumption." Valerie MacBean, Note this should tell you all you need about coconut and heart disease

“Populations that consume coconut oil have low rates of heart disease. Coconut oil may also be one of the most useful oils to prevent heart disease because of its antiviral and antimicrobial characteristics.” JAMA 1967 202:1119-1123; American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 1981 34:1552

“Medium chain fatty acids are rapidly burned as energy and actually promote the burning of long chain fatty acids.” Baba et al, Note your body fat is long chain fatty acids

“A study demonstrated that medium chain fatty acids can increase diet-induced thermogenesis by fifty percent.” Hill et al

“A study compared the effect of coconut oil and soy oil in normolipidemic young males; the coconut oil resulted in an increase in the HDL cholesterol, whereas the soy oil reduced this desirable lipoprotein.” Mendis and Kumarasunderam 1990

“Helicobacter pylori was rapidly inactivated by medium-chain monoglycerides and lauric acid (Cocoanut Oil), and there appeared to be very little development of resistance of the organism to the bactericidal effects of these natural antimicrobials.” Petschow et al 1996

"A new study shows that coconut oil can lower your total cholesterol, boost your HDL cholesterol, lower your LDL cholesterol, and shrink your waist size. Compare that to soybean oil, which did the opposite – lowered HDL, raised LDL and total cholesterol, and did nothing for your belly size.” Doctor Al Sears MD

"In many areas of Sri Lanka the coconut tree and its products have for centuries been an integral part of life, and it has come to be called the “Tree of life”. However, in the last few decades, the relationship between coconut fats and health has been the subject of much debate and misinformation. Coconut fats account for 80% of the fat intake among Sri Lankans. Around 92% of these fats are saturated fats. This has lead to the belief that coconut fats are ‘bad for health’, particularly in relation to ischaemic heart disease. Yet most of the saturated fats in coconut are medium chain fatty acids whose properties and metabolism are different to those of animal origin. Medium chain fatty acids do not undergo degradation and re-esterification processes and are directly used in the body to produce energy. They are not as ‘bad for health’ as saturated fats. There is the need to clarify issues relating to intake of coconut fats and health, more particularly for populations that still depend on coconut fats for much of their fat intake. This paper describes the metabolism of coconut fats and its potential benefits, and attempts to highlight its benefits to remove certain misconceptions regarding its use." Ceylon Med J. 2006 Jun;51(2):47-51

"Coconuts and coconut oil -- Besides being excellent for your thyroid and your metabolism, coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, which converts in your body to monolaurin – a compound also found in breast milk that strengthens a baby's immunity. When selecting coconuts and coconut oil, make sure you choose organic ones that are unrefined, unbleached, made without heat processing or chemicals, and are non-GMO." Doctor Joseph Mercola MD

Coconut Oil a VERY Healthy Saturated Fat

“Multiple studies on Pacific Island populations who get 30-60 percent of their total caloric intake from fully saturated coconut oil have all shown nearly non-existent rates of cardiovascular disease?” Doctor Joseph Mercola MD, Note this COMPLETELY DESTROYS the myth that saturated fats contribute to heart disease.

"Coconut oil and whole coconut products that contain coconut oil are nature's best source of lauric acid, an essential saturated fatty acid that enhances the immune system and protects us against viruses, yeasts, parasites and other pathogens in the gut." Sally Fallon

"Coconut oil and whole coconut products that contain coconut oil are natures best source of lauric acid an essential fatty acid that enhances the immune system and protects us against viruses, yeasts, parasites and other pathogens in the gut. AIDS patients and others with compromised immune system function should consume 20 to 25 grams of lauric acid per day." Sally Fallon

Raw unrefined organic, often labeled “Extra Virgin” Coconut Oil is a very healthy fat. Some non “Extra Virgin” Coconut Oils are made with dried cocoanuts that contain mycotoxins (See Mycotoxin Protocol) toxins.

Coconut Oil Falsely Defamed

“The result of people following the misguided advice to replace saturated fats (like coconut oil) with polyunsaturated vegetable oils (such as soybean oil) is reflected in the statistics for heart disease today. Prior to 1920, coronary artery disease was actually a rarity. In the 1950's, rates began to rise in step with the increased consumption of hydrogenated vegetable oils (trans fat), which replaced saturated fats like butter and lard that had been the norm in previous decades.” Doctor Joseph Mercola MD

Several decades ago “tests” that used refined oxidized Coconut Oil were used to defame Coconut Oil. Guess who ran these “tests” on spoiled material?

The origins of the American obesity epidemic can be traced to the 1970's when a reputed concerted campaign against "harmful tropical oils" by Soybean interests led to the elimination of Coconut Oil in virtually all commercial food. I remember well this propaganda; it sure got me off those “Harmful Tropical Oils”. So now in our baked goods instead of the very healthful Coconut Oil we have the toxic transfat, and soybean products. What is wrong here?

Cocoanut Oil Benefits

Anti-Bacterial
Anti-H.pylori
Anti-Microbial
Anti-Parasitic
Anti-Viral
Cholesterol Profile Improvement
Immediate Energy Source
Heart Health
Immune System Health
Insulin Health
Metabolism
Skin Healthy
Thyroid Health
Weight Loss if required

High in Saturated Fat and HIGH in ROBUST Good Health

The truth about coconut oil is obvious to anyone who has studied the health of those who live in traditional tropical cultures, where coconut has been a nutritious diet staple for thousands of years. Back in the 1930’s, a dentist named Doctor Weston Price (See Doctor Weston Price) traveled throughout the South Pacific, examining traditional diets and their effect on dental and overall health. He found that those eating diets high in coconut products were healthy and trim, despite the high fat concentration in their diet.

Coconut Oil Good for Your Cardiovascular System

Similarly, in 1981, researchers studied populations of two Polynesian atolls. Coconut was the chief source of caloric energy in both groups. The results, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, demonstrated that both populations exhibited positive vascular health. There was no evidence that the high saturated fat intake had a harmful effect in these populations. Much to the contrary the high saturated coconut fat seems to be very salubrious for the heart and other body parts.

Coconut Oil High in Lauric Acid

"50 percent of the fat content in coconut oil is a fat rarely found in nature called lauric acid. I consider lauric acid a "miracle" ingredient because of its unique health promoting properties." Doctor Joseph Mercola MD

"Cocoanut oil is 92% saturated fat with over 2/3s of the saturated fat as medium chain fatty acids. Of particular interest is lauric acid found in large quantities in both cocoanut oil and mother's milk. This fatty acid has strong antifungal and antimicrobial properties." Sally Fallon

"The body needs lauric acid to make antimicrobial monoglycerides used for fighting pathogenic viruses, bacteria, and protozoa. The major source of lauric acid are lauric oils, such as coconut oil and palm kernel oil." Mary Enig PhD

Lauric acid is one of the very best fats. Lauric acid destroys viruses with a fatty coat such as HIV, flu, measles and many others. Lauric acid also destroys many bacteria and parasites such as giardia.

Cocoanut Oil Weight Loss Aid Extraordinaire

“Medium chain fatty acids are rapidly burned as energy and actually promote the burning of long chain fatty acids.” Baba et al, Note your body fat is long chain fatty acids

“A study demonstrated that medium chain fatty acids can increase diet-induced thermogenesis by fifty percent.” Hill et al

Coconut Oil actually helps you lose weight (See Overweight Protocol) and stay healthy in ways that no other fat can match. Research reveals that your body can only burn your fat stores when there is no insulin in your blood See Weight Loss Protocol, thus when you eat a small meal with NO CARBS and some cocoanut oil you will have plenty of immediate energy to work out AND you will burn your body fat stores. Do this every day for a couple of weeks and I’ll eat my hat if you do not lose weight.

Cocoanut Oil Keeps Well Without Refrigeration

Being saturated fat it is excellent for cooking and keeps well at room temperature for years. Coconut Oil is made up primarily of medium chain fatty acids known to increase metabolism and promote weight loss. Coconut Oil can also raise basal body temperatures while increasing metabolism. This is good news for people who suffer with low thyroid function. With its caprylic acid (See Caprylic Acid Protocol) and other anti-microbial saturated fatty acids Coconut Oil is also good for those of us with candidiasis (See Candida Protocol) and other fungal and microbial problems.

Here is a good source of unrefined Coconut Oil - Extra Virgin Organic

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I try to eat at least a teaspoon of Coconut Oil with many meals.

The MANY Benefits of Cocoanut Oil