Top 3 Benefits and Uses Of Coconut Oil - Dr. Berg

There are three main benefits of coconut oil which are powerful for your health.

In this video, I explain the three main benefits of coconut oil for your health. I know some people are a little nervous about consuming it, based on false information. By the way, it’s not bad for your heart, nor is it a poison.

It’s been used for hundreds of years by many cultures without problems. In fact, there are some cultures whose diet is 60 percent coconut-based, which is quite healthy. (Side note: coconut oil will boost HDL, the so-called good cholesterol.)

The coconut is the largest seed on earth. It takes 3 years to break down the soil it's in, so that it can grow. The three significant benefits of coconut oil are:

● Supports your brain.
A significant amount of coconut oil is what’s called MCT, or medium-chain triglycerides. This is a type of fat that turns into ketones. Your brain cells love ketones. They protect the nerves and brain cells against stress. They’ve been shown to boost cognitive function, and help people with dementia as well as Alzheimer’s.

● It’s antibacterial and antimicrobial.
Its 3 main fatty acids are caprylic, capril, and lauric, and they’re responsible for these properties, along with being antifungal, anti-candida, anti-yeast, and antiviral. Monolaurin, the precursor to lauric acid, has the capacity to dismantle the fatty layer around certain viruses. So it’s beneficial for your immune system.

● Provides you more energy, because MCT oil doesn’t require digestive enzymes.
It gets absorbed directly into your body. You get fatty acids and ketones for fuel, which are much more efficient than glucose. You’ll get more of what’s called ATP, the body’s energy than you do from carbs.

You can tell how powerful these three main benefits of coconut oil are for your health.

Dr. Eric Berg DC Bio:
Dr. Berg, age 56, is a chiropractor who specializes in Healthy Ketosis & Intermittent Fasting. He is the author of the best-selling book The Healthy Keto Plan, and is the Director of Dr. Berg Nutritionals. He no longer practices, but focuses on health education through social media.

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Dr. Eric Berg received his Doctor of Chiropractic degree from Palmer College of Chiropractic in 1988. His use of “doctor” or “Dr.” in relation to himself solely refers to that degree. Dr. Berg is a licensed chiropractor in Virginia, California, and Louisiana, but he no longer practices chiropractic in any state and does not see patients so he can focus on educating people as a full time activity, yet he maintains an active license. This video is for general informational purposes only. It should not be used to self-diagnose and it is not a substitute for a medical exam, cure, treatment, diagnosis, and prescription or recommendation. It does not create a doctor-patient relationship between Dr. Berg and you. You should not make any change in your health regimen or diet before first consulting a physician and obtaining a medical exam, diagnosis, and recommendation. Always seek the advice of a physician or other qualified health provider with any questions you may have regarding a medical condition.

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The three main benefits of coconut oil are powerful for your health.

[NikhilCleetus]

I live in southern part of Indian state named, Kerala (meaning land of coconuts). We use coconut for everything like cooking oil, to make fish curries, deserts and in almost every dish. Interestingly we have the highest life expectancy in whole of India

[billbixby]

I put my coco oil in the fridge so it turned into a solid. I scoop it out and eat it straight up, its almost better than chocolate b/c its texture is sooo rich, or I cook with it, in smoothies, its so versatile. Long live the mighty coconut and its wonderful oil!

[Nocturnal_Fae]

Since teenage years i have had burning and sensitivities in my private areas, lots of issues and discomfort. I have used all the creams and pills doctors have given me, which actually made it worse eventually... 3 months ago I began using coconut oil on my body and my private are and .. i have NOT felt any burning or pain AT ALL! I am in awe, honestly SO HAPPY!!!! I have had this pain for over a decade and all I needed was this beautiful seed to heal me completely! I use it 3-4 times a week, everywhere except the face. Also noticed that my skin is softer and super smooth :D All those stupid pills and creams are in the bin, I cannot trust doctors anymore. OH, also, I take probiotics. Candida GONE ladies! :)

[Oscar-fqrb]

Dr Berg, your information on coconut oil is greatly appreciated. I come from a coconut producing country in South Pacific and we used coconut oil for all of our cooking, cosmetics etc. We also used coconut milk and cream, nothing bad happened, however the coconut oil was home made and cold extracted. I still use extra virgin coconut oil.

[KETODiamond]

I love it! I use it for cooking and a different jar in my bathroom that I use on my entire body after showering before using a towel. My skin is so soft! My heart health has greatly improved so I'm thrilled!

[angelaharris]

I have added coconut oil in my diet and MCT oil for the past month and I've lost 20 pounds, without even exercising, and before it was impossible because I'm hypothyroid.

[rositaberta]

My everyday breakfast recipe: 1/4 cup oatmeal, add 2cups water, soaked overnight, boil the oats the next morning, add 2 cups homemade almond milk, heat it up, add 1tbsp. coconut oil, 1/2 tsp. powdered avocado seeds (homemade) and 40 g. 90% black chocolate whipped into the oatmeal. Nordic walking for 90 minutes in the woods. Am not hungry till lunchtime. I use coconut oil for cleansing at night and morning, apply mask with coconut oil and moringa powder. I am 73 years old, but everyone gives me at least 12 years younger look compliments.

[MisBunnypics]

Coconut oil got rid of my menopausal brain fogs and helps with IBS too it's great stuff!

[nbreddyy]

I don’t know if any body here knows right now two states in India people with diabetes and obesity are following a diet based on ketosis and a lot of people reversed their diabetes and most or almost all of them used coconut oil from local farmers milled on the field.

[andyjales]

Exactly, i ve been taking coconut oil for the last six months and my good cholesterol increased. And its great todo cook

[antoniyaradulova]

I started using coconut oil every morning (1 tbsp. swishing in my mouth for 20 mins then spit out). It eliminated all of my gum issues! 😭❤️ I’m quite emotional, because I’ve tried everything over the past 15 years and nothing worked! It also lightened my teeth a little bit, but that’s not why I started using it.

[littlelulu]

it's hard to know what is what sometimes considering the amount of effort by conventional medicine to villanize coconut oil...I must say that I believe Dr. Berg and his info...complete trust bc I'm seeing results. ..ty Dr Berg...you da best!

[RowenaTejano-vv]

Thank u so much, doc.

I love how you say it loud for others who love to criticize our philippines naturl and virgin coconut oil product as cooking oil in daily!

-love from philippines

[kgrewal]

Man you covered every topic, you are a legend Dr Berg 🙌

[JillyBean]

I just love Dr. Berg and all his healthy videos

[srinivasr]

Thanks Doctor. South Indian states Kerala & Tamil Nadu uses coconut oil for hundreds of years.

[ketokyah]

I love coconut oil 😊 sometimes I just take a spoonful of it or add it to my tea. Energizes me and suppresses my appetite

[TheRealRealOK]

Anyone who still believes coconut oil is bad or poisonous needs serious help.

[bharathsf]

In India, the changeover to refined oils from coconut oil and ghee has resulted in India having the highest diabestes and heart disease rates in the world. Of course there is no study which proves this but still this is an interesting observation

[buddhimangalee]

If I add in Sri Lanka literally over 2500 yrs down generations using coconut oil
Raw coconut
Adding coconut milk to everyday cooking ....
Mostly our older generations lived healthier longer life