Coconut oil comes from the nut (fruit) of the coconut palm. It contains medium-chain fatty acids, including capric acid, caprylic acid, and lauric acid. About 52% to 85% of coconut oil is made up of specific saturated fats, called medium-chain fatty acids. It has a moisturizing effect when applied to the skin.
Coconut oil has been used for hundreds of years as a cooking oil and as a natural balm for traditional healing. The saturated fat found in pure coconut oils is a short-medium chain naturally found saturated fat. So how is it still healthy? It's the artificially adjusted trans fats saturated fat that pose potential risk to your health.
Coconut oil is an increasingly popular cooking oil.
Many people praise it for its health benefits, including antimicrobial and antioxidant properties, improved skin and oral health, and weight loss potential.
