Writing a number of articles recently about Candida reminded me of the Coconut Oil Detox. Caprylic acid and lauric acid are both natural fungals that are derived from coconut and are contained in the oil. So, the Coconut Oil Detox has become popular with people with Candida as well as others. Lauric acid, converts to monolaurin in the body and has adverse effects on bacteria and viruses as well.
The detox or cleanse is usually done for 3 days although it can be done for longer if you like. The fats in the oil provide a lot of energy on the detox when you are not consuming much in the way of food. The oil should make you feel fuller and less hungry.
Saturated fat can be good
You might think that coconut oil would be bad for you because it is saturated fat but that is not the case. Dr. Mary Enig who reviews research on and writes articles about fats states: “The research over four decades concerning coconut oil in the diet and heart disease is quite clear: coconut oil has been shown to be beneficial. Studies have shown that natural coconut oil (not hydrogenated coconut oil) has health benefits and was more beneficial in preventing heart disease than most vegetable oils.
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