What are the benefits of Virgin Coconut oil?
By agv0419
@agv0419 (3021)
Philippines
April 5, 2009 3:23pm CST
I take virgin coconut oil for 2 years now. I believe it helps me to boost my energy. It is antiviral, antifungal and antibacterial so it is good for us. I has no trans fat so it is good to our heart and helps to lose weight.
5 responses
@angeline17 (57)
• Philippines
8 Apr 09
yes, but did you know that there's a recent study being conducted here in the Philippines showing that it has an adverse effect on mice? that's why sooner or later, these virgin coconut oil will be banned and pulled out of the market. Let's wait for the confirmation of BFAD/DOH. :)
@agv0419 (3021)
• Philippines
10 Apr 09
I don't believe that. I'm also a Filipino I think they want to alarmed the people for not using it. Like what are happening now in the products have been recalled because of salmonella. As long as I don't feel anything bad in my body I'm going to continue taking it. Until it is not proven that is harmful to us I'm not going to believe that studies.
@angeline17 (57)
• Philippines
11 Apr 09
ok, if you don't believe me then what can I do? it's all up to you. However, just for your information, this is not something that I can joke about, or I'm sorry if I've spoiled your happiness using this product. I'm just giving technical information based on facts. In the review center where I'm attending now, one of our mentor there is the one who've conducted the said study. He will be given a prize (forget about what kind of prize) because he was the first ever who have conducted studies about virgin coconut oil's adverse effects. No one attempted to do that since all of us believed it won't have any because of its numerous benefits. To be honest, I'm so much amaze and all of us were shock as we've here that, we're like "What???". So please be fair because it's really nothing personal.
@donnakristel (1704)
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
as you have mentioned, those are the benefits of virgin coconut oil.
we are also using it, when i have severe cough due to tonsillitis, i just take virgin coconut oil. and i get better after few days. it is really a good anti bacteria.
@agv0419 (3021)
• Philippines
6 Apr 09
We are lucky here in the Philippines the supply of coconut is abundant. The purchasing of virgin coconut oil is not difficult. But I think the price is expensive. I hope the benefits of it would be recognize by some. The taste is not a problem because some brands have a flavor like banana, jackfruit, and sweet corn. For those who want to take the virgin coconut for the first I advice you should buy the flavored one.
@playapal (894)
• United States
5 Apr 09
I used to use virgin coconut oil all the time, I don't know why I stopped. I would spread it on toast in the morning. Originally I wanted to use it lose weight. That doesn't work for me. But I did feel very healthy and have a lot of energy. It is also very good for you hair and skin. I like to put on my hair a couple of times a month and go sit out in the sun, kind of like a hot oil treatment. When I wash it out my hair is pretty and shiny. I also used to rub it into my skin at night time, it kept it soft and young looking.
@kourdapya (923)
• Philippines
19 May 10
Yes, I believe in its health benefits because I used to take it too before. My only problem with this is I found it difficult to swallow since it is oil. And also the taste and the smell is so bad. But I use it as hot oil for my hair. Just leaving it on for 1 hour, then shampoo it. My hair has never been better, they think that I go to salons for expensive treatment but they dont know that thats only because of virgin coconut oil.
