KEY HEALTH BENEFITS OF COCONUT OIL

Weight Loss:
Coconut oil stimulates the thyroid gland which boosts the body's metabolic rate. This results in an increased calorie burn which helps in burning fat. It is sent directly from the small intestine to the liver, where it is immediately converted to energy, none of which gets stored as fat.
Heart Diseases:
There is a misconception, believed by many people, that coconut oil is bad for  the heart because it is a saturated fat, but the medium-chain triglycerides  (MCT's) present in coconut oil are not at all harmful. In fact they are  beneficial. It contains more than 50% lauric acid, which helps prevent heart disease  and stabilizes cholesterol levels. Coconut oil reduces LDL levels (bad cholesterol)  and raises HDL (good cholesterol). It also reduces the incidence of injury in arteries. 

Premature Aging:
Coconut oil helps prevent premature aging and degenerative diseases due to its antioxidant properties.
HIV and Cancer:
It is believed that coconut oil plays an instrumental role in reducing viral  susceptibility of HIV and cancer patients.
Diabetes and Blood Sugar Levels:
Coconut oil stabilizes blood sugar levels, it is absorbed into the bloodstream,  via the liver, and utilized as a fuel for energy, but it does not spike blood sugar  levels, it therefore has a minimal effect on insulin release from the pancreas.  For this reason, it is exceptionally beneficial to diabetics and can be used as  a replacement for carbohydrates in meals.
Immune System Support:
Coconut oil is rich in medium chain triglycerides and monoglycerides, which  have immune boosting and antioxidant properties and are antimicrobial. Lauric  acid, and its derivative monolaurin, support the immune system and dampen or  prevent toxic and allergic reactions to pathogens like HIV, Herpes, and the flu.

Skin and Hair:
Coconut oil is the best thing to apply to your body for a younger looking skin  and is useful for skin complaints such as eczema. It also makes an exceptionally  good hair conditioner and massage oil.