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dwerten · 01-11-2010, 01:58 PM

here is some info she wrote on coconut oil I was using

• Virgin coconut oil: One of the most amazing aspects of coconut oil is its ability to fight candida. When coconut oil is consumed, the body transforms its unique fatty acids into powerful antimicrobial powerhouses capable of defeating some of the most notorious disease-causing microorganisms. Even the super germs are vulnerable to these lifesaving coconut derivatives. Coconut oil is, in essence, a natural antibacterial,
antiviral, antifungal, and antiprotozoal food.

Coconut oil’s anti-microbial effects come from its unique composition of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Coconut oil is composed of 48 percent lauric acid, 7 percent capric acid, 8 percent caprylic acid, and .5 percent carproic acid. These medium-chain fatty acids give coconut oil its amazing antimicrobial properties and are generally absent from all other vegetables and animal oils with the exception of butter.

MCFA are natural substances the body knows how to use for its benefit. They are harmless to us while they are deadly to certain microorganisms. For example, most bacteria and viruses are encased in a coat of lipids (fats). The fatty acids that make up this outer membrane or skin hold together the organism’s DNA. Lipid coated viruses and bacteria are easily killed by MCFA, which primarily destroy these organisms by disrupting their lipid membranes (Erasums, p. 30). MCFA, being similar to those in the microorganisms’ membrane, are easily attracted to and absorbed into it. Unlike the other fatty acids in the membrane, MCFA are much smaller and, therefore, weaken the already nearly fluid membrane to such a degree that it disintegrates. The membrane literally splits open, spilling its insides and killing the organism. Our white blood cells quickly clean up and dispose of the cellular debris. MCFA kill invading organisms without causing any known harm to human tissues.

The potential coconut oil has in treating and preventing a wide assortment of infections is truly astounding.

Make sure you buy raw coconut oil. Google the word Coco De Creme (which is the best raw coconut oil I have found) and email the company that manufactures this product to find out which retail store in your area carries this product.

01-11-2010, 01:58 PM	#100
dwerten BANNED! Join Date: May 2007 Location: USA Posts: 11,073	here is some info she wrote on coconut oil I was using • Virgin coconut oil: One of the most amazing aspects of coconut oil is its ability to fight candida. When coconut oil is consumed, the body transforms its unique fatty acids into powerful antimicrobial powerhouses capable of defeating some of the most notorious disease-causing microorganisms. Even the super germs are vulnerable to these lifesaving coconut derivatives. Coconut oil is, in essence, a natural antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal, and antiprotozoal food. Coconut oil’s anti-microbial effects come from its unique composition of medium chain fatty acids (MCFA). Coconut oil is composed of 48 percent lauric acid, 7 percent capric acid, 8 percent caprylic acid, and .5 percent carproic acid. These medium-chain fatty acids give coconut oil its amazing antimicrobial properties and are generally absent from all other vegetables and animal oils with the exception of butter. MCFA are natural substances the body knows how to use for its benefit. They are harmless to us while they are deadly to certain microorganisms. For example, most bacteria and viruses are encased in a coat of lipids (fats). The fatty acids that make up this outer membrane or skin hold together the organism’s DNA. Lipid coated viruses and bacteria are easily killed by MCFA, which primarily destroy these organisms by disrupting their lipid membranes (Erasums, p. 30). MCFA, being similar to those in the microorganisms’ membrane, are easily attracted to and absorbed into it. Unlike the other fatty acids in the membrane, MCFA are much smaller and, therefore, weaken the already nearly fluid membrane to such a degree that it disintegrates. The membrane literally splits open, spilling its insides and killing the organism. Our white blood cells quickly clean up and dispose of the cellular debris. MCFA kill invading organisms without causing any known harm to human tissues. The potential coconut oil has in treating and preventing a wide assortment of infections is truly astounding. Make sure you buy raw coconut oil. Google the word Coco De Creme (which is the best raw coconut oil I have found) and email the company that manufactures this product to find out which retail store in your area carries this product.