Fact or Myth: Coconut Oil Prevents Tooth Decay. This is a FACT.
Here’s one more reason to love coconut oil! Coconut oil prevents tooth decay and cavities. Your mouth is a breeding ground for bacteria, but coconut oil prevents tooth decay by zapping these cavity-causing bacteria with its antibacterial and antimicrobial properties. Researchers from the Athlone Institute of Technology in Ireland found that coconut oil eradicated stains of bacteria known to cause tooth decay, particularly Streptococcus. Researchers added enzymes to render the coconut oil in a semi-digested state. What’s so exciting about this research is that it offers a viable alternative to fluoride. 2012 press releases - Athlone Institute of Technology. Posted 3 September 2012 Digested coconut oil is able to attack the bacteria that cause tooth decay.
It is a natural antibiotic that could be incorporated into commercial dental care products, say scientists at Athlone Institute of Technology (AIT). The team from AIT tested the antibacterial action of coconut oil in its natural state and coconut oil that had been treated with enzymes, in a process similar to digestion. The oils were tested against strains of Streptococcus bacteria which are common inhabitants of the mouth. They found that enzyme-modified coconut oil strongly inhibited the growth of most strains of Streptococcus bacteria including Streptococcus mutans – an acid-producing bacterium that is a major cause of tooth decay. The researchers in AIT’s Bioscience Research Institute, led by Dr Damien Brady, are presenting their work today at the Society for General Microbiology’s autumn conference at the University of Warwick. « Back to News Listing.
How Could the U.S. Government Be So Wrong About Fats? The Truth About Saturated Fats and The Coconut Oil Benefits. You've no doubt noticed that for about the last 60 years, the majority of health care officials and the media have been telling you saturated fats are bad for your health and lead to a host of negative consequences, like elevated cholesterol, obesity, heart disease, and Alzheimer's disease.Meanwhile during this same 60 years the American levels of heart disease, obesity, elevated serum cholesterol, and Alzheimer's have skyrocketed compared to our ancestors, and even compared to modern-day primitive societies using saturated fat as a dietary staple.Did you know that multiple studies on Pacific Island populations, who get 30-60% of their total caloric intact from fully saturated coconut oil, have all shown nearly non-existent rates of cardiovascular disease?
1Clearly, a lot of confusion and contradictory evidence exists on the subject of saturated fats, even among health care professionals. The Truth About Coconut Oil But how is this possible? Cholesterol, coconuts, and diet on Polynesian atolls: a natural experiment: the Pukapuka and Tokelau island studies. Why Coconut Water Is The Best Sports Drink. By Dr.
Mercola I have long been a fan of coconut oil as one of the most health promoting of all plant-based fats. I have spent nearly 15 winters in Hawaii where fresh coconuts off the tree are readily available. Coconut oil comes from the "meat" of the coconut. But today, I'd like to share a little information about coconut oil's best friend: coconut water.If you've ever picked up a fresh coconut in the grocery store and shaken it, you've heard the liquid sloshing inside—this is coconut water.
Coconut Milk Versus Coconut Water Coconut milk, known in Malaysia and Indonesia as "santan" and as "gata" in the Philippines, is a thick liquid made by grinding up coconut meat and then diluting it with plain water. "Dew from the Heavens" Hawaiians call coconut water "noelani," which means "dew from the heavens. " Coconut Water's Abundance of Health Benefits Perfect Electrolyte Balance from Mother Nature The ONLY "Sports Drink" I Recommend Cytokinins: Secret Fountain of Youth Revealed!
Did You Know? Medium chain fatty acid metabolism and energy expe... [Life Sci. 1998] - PubMed result. Health Benefits of Coconut Oil. The health benefits of coconut oil include hair care, skin care, stress relief, cholesterol level maintenance, weight loss, boosted immune system, proper digestion and regulated metabolism. It also provides relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, high blood pressure, diabetes, HIV, and cancer, while helping to improve dental quality and bone strength.