These Science-Backed Reasons Make Coconut Oil An Amazing Valentines Gift.
No doubt, the refreshing smell of coconut oil is its USP. But when you think beyond its appealing scent and skin-softening properties, you will open yourself to a new world of incredible health benefits, most notably, the heart-healthy properties.
After all, Valentines is all about the matters of the heart and soul.
According to a 2015 study published in the journal Nutricion Hospitalaria, extra-virgin
coconut oil can be an effective nutritional approach to increasing the “good” HDL cholesterol as well as managing weight among patients with coronary artery disease (CAD).
CAD refers to a condition when sticky fats deposit inside the walls of the blood vessels that supply oxygen-rich blood to the heart muscles. Untreated CAD can lead to high blood pressure, heart attack and abnormal heartbeats.
This study result supports a 2009 study which found that a regular intake of coconut oil reduced the blood levels of “bad” LDL cholesterol and boosted HDL levels.