Since time immemorial, there are many known benefits of virgin coconut oil. Dubbed as the tree of life, coconuts have proven to provide a wide range of benefits from beauty, health, medicine, clothing, and other tools that help make our lives easier and for the better. People commonly use this, especially for beauty purposes. 

Virgin Coconut Oil is a staple across several industries such as beauty, health, culinary, health, and many more.

Using virgin coconut oil will yield beauty benefits such as smoother skin, softer hair, and stronger nails. By simply soaking or lathering some virgin coconut oil and letting it sit for minutes to a few hours, you will see instant results. 

Given its benefits across multiple fields and giving evidence for it being called the tree of life, scientists have been conducting researches on virgin coconut oil as the possible answer to fight COVID-19. 

In this article, we will tackle the common benefits of virgin coconut oil as well as the developments of the researches conducted by experts who claim that this might be the antidote to ending this pandemic once and for all. 

Coconuts as the Tree Of Life 

Coconuts are considered one of the most lucrative goods in the market because of their versatility.

Virgin coconut oil is known as the tree of life precisely because of its versatility and almost all of its parts can be used. Its leaves, roots, the shell can all be used for food, clothing, shelter, medicine, and many more. Making food or makeshift materials and tools out of coconut does require one to be knowledgeable and crafty but bottom line is, it can be done. 

In the past, coconuts have been the salvation of typhoon Yolanda survivors. With the lack of supply of food and clean water, the survivors made do with coconuts. Dr. Janette Garin, the Health Undersecretary at the time, reported that the Yolanda survivors counted on coconut juice for survival. 

The Philippines is the main coconut producer in the world. Coconut-growing regions in the country are Southern Tagalog, Western Visayas, and Bicol region. 

Beauty Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil

Virgin coconut oil is a notable item in the beauty industry because of its natural ability to fortify skin and even remove makeup.

There are many ways people consume coconuts. Previously, we’ve tackled coconut juice and now let’s tread the waters of the beauty benefits coconuts can provide. It is common knowledge that people use coconut oil for beauty purposes. In order to achieve shinier and silkier hair, eliminate dandruff, soothe eczema, and have smoother skin, it is said to apply an ample amount of coconut oil, let it sit, and then rinse. You’ll truly feel luxe and royalty-like with coconut oil. 

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Purchasing it is easy because they are available in almost every grocery or department store and it won’t cost as much as a luxury house and lot. You can even opt to make your own. Although it may be a long process, you’ll have a sense of accomplishment and assurance of good quality virgin coconut creating your own.  

Health Benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil 

Virgin coconut oil is also a remarkable ingredient in the medical industry because of its scientifically proven benefits.

Adding another notch to their belt, virgin coconut oil is also proven to yield health benefits. According to research, virgin coconut oil helps people diagnosed with thyroid and endocrine issues. Virgin coconut oil also has antioxidants that help in reducing inflammations. When consumed, the oil promotes the production of healthy cholesterol in the body. The saturated fat then keeps the heart from developing heart diseases. 

Virgin coconut oil is also tried and tested by athletes because once consumed, its fat can immediately be converted into energy and will not be stored in the heart or arteries. It not only helps boost energy but also the overall performance. 

Virgin Coconut Oil To Fend Off COVID-19?

The recent discovery of health experts of the positive effects of virgin coconut oil on COVID-19 gives a light of hope to ending the pandemic.

In line with the medicinal value of virgin coconut oil, health experts in the Philippines have enlisted the aid of the superfood to fight COVID-19. Department of Science and Technology (DOST) Secretary Fortunato de la Peña disclosed that the agency is collaborating with the University of the Philippines – Philippine General Hospital, Philippine Coconut Authority, Philippine Council for Health Research and Development of DOST in conducting a study entitled “Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) as Adjunctive Therapy for Hospitalized COVID-19 Patients” to know the efficacy rate of the oil to minimize symptoms and prevent developing severe cases.

Secretary de la Peña shares, “volunteers who took VCO recovered from infection or inflammation approximately 14 days after being subjected to the intervention.” “Thus, VCO could be used as an adjunct supplement to probable and suspect Covid-19 cases,” he adds. 

Although yielding positive results, the DOST Secretary stresses that more studies need to be carried out in order to fully determine the effectiveness of VCO for COVID-19 patients and those who have co-morbidities. 

Reaping Wellness From One Source 

This pandemic has really challenged us in all ways possible. But despite that, we’ve chosen to manage ourselves and continue to live our lives in this new normal. As we progress each day, we learn new things about ourselves and the world. One of the major breakthroughs we’ve had is the rollout of the vaccines and discovering other methods to keep us safe from the ruthless COVID-19. 

The efforts and studies conducted by health experts are vital in solving the pandemic. Discovering the effects of coconut oil on COVID-19 patients is a big step forward towards achieving the new normal. Who would have thought that the top agricultural export of the Philippines may be our salvation? 

With the continued success of the researches, we might have the antidote at the very palm of our hands. It is our responsibility to be aware of the recent developments so we may be able to take care of ourselves. If there is one common thing we all learned during this crisis is that health and wellness are the real luxuries today. 

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