Virgin coconut oil is a natural, unbleached, and cold-pressed oil that is extracted from the meat of mature fresh coconuts harvested from the coconut palm. It is available in two varieties - virgin and refined oil. Virgin coconut oil is made from the first pressing of fresh, raw coconuts, without the addition of any chemicals. Here are some positive and negative aspects of virgin coconut oil:
Positive:
- Virgin coconut oil contains powerful antioxidants, healthy fatty acids, and essential vitamins.
- The essential fatty acids in coconut oil include lauric acid and monolaurin, which possess strong antimicrobial, antibacterial, and antiviral properties.
- Coconut oil has a moisturizing effect when applied to the skin and is commonly used for eczema and growth in premature infants.
- Coconut oil is versatile in food preparation. It can be used as a substitute for butter on toast or in baking recipes, and it makes a flavorful alternative for popping corn and is ideal for sautéing vegetables over medium heat.
Negative:
- Coconut oil is high in saturated fat, with about 80-90% of it being saturated fat.
- Coconut oil contains lauric acid, myristic, and palmitic acids, which have been shown in research to raise harmful LDL levels.
- Coconut oil is not a great source of vitamins and minerals, but still contains limited amounts of a few.
- There is no good scientific evidence to support the use of coconut oil for psoriasis, obesity, breast cancer, heart disease, MS, and many other conditions.
Ingredients or materials:
- Virgin coconut oil is made from the first pressing of fresh, raw coconuts, without the addition of any chemicals.
- The only ingredient in Kirkland Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is 100% Organic Virgin Coconut Oil.
