5. Helps Control Weight
The fat in coconut oil does not cause instant weight gain, and in fact it may even promote weight loss. A study out of Japan showed that over a 12-week period, subjects who got medium-chain triglycerides (the fatty acids in coconut oil) lost about two pounds more than those who did not. Not only that, coconut oil increases the body’s metabolic rate by removing stress on the pancreas.
6. Promotes Heart Health
Half of cocunut oil is lauric acid. This acid kills bacteria, fungi and helps stave off infections. It also prevents various heart problems like high cholesterol and high blood pressure.