Coconut is the most popular fruit tree on earth, and belongs to the family of palm trees known scientifically as (Arecaseae), [1] Although the original home of this tree is different, but it is believed to belong [2] These are believed to be from Southeast Asia, which includes Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines, as well as islands between the Indian Ocean and the Pacific. [1] These plants are thought to have been brought to India and east Africa, and then to West Africa, and then to the American continent, and then spread [1] The coconut tree grows up to 30 meters and 35 meters in height, and produces up to 70 ripe fruits a year. [2] Coconut is made up of the outer fibrous crust, the white part containing And coconut oil, in addition to the transparent liquid, which is less quantified as the fruit ripens more. [2] Coconut is used in many industrial purposes, as well as in domestic cooking, and is used for therapeutic purposes in folk medicine in many Of the countries, [1] coconut contains many health benefits J will be presented during this article. Health Benefits of Coconut Oil Coconut oil is characterized by its high content of short-chain fatty acids and a low proportion of unsaturated fatty acids. [2] The health benefits of coconut oil include the following: Immune stimulation as found in studies of experimental animals [ 2] is resistant to viruses. [1] Virgin coconut oil contains a high amount of antioxidants. [1] Studies have found a role for coconut oil in the prevention of osteoporosis caused by estrogen deficiency, and this need requires further scientific research. [1] ]. In-vitro studies have found the ability of coconut oil to inhibit the growth of colon cancer cells. [2] Some preliminary studies suggest that taking 10 milligrams of coconut oil three times a day reduces waist circumference after 1 to 6 weeks Weeks of use, but this effect needs further research. [3] Some studies suggest that eating coconut oil raises the level of good cholesterol (HDL) while it does not affect the level of bad cholesterol (LDL), but in contrast found A study comparing the high-content diet with coconut oil, safflower oil or bovine oil that coconut oil Raises the level of both good cholesterol and bad cholesterol. [3] A study found that coconut oil reduces the duration of diarrhea in children, while another study found that it was not effective in cases of diarrhea, so this effect is not clear, and needs more Of scientific research. [3] Some studies have found a role for coconut oil in more cases, including Alzheimer's disease, diabetes, chronic fatigue, nervous colon and some thyroid cases, but scientific evidence of these roles is inadequate. External to coconut oil in cases of head lice, psoriasis and dryness of c But these roles need further scientific research. [3] Health Benefits of Coconut Water Coconut water is fat-free and cholesterol-free in nature, low in calories, and contains a high amount of potassium that exceeds those in four And is low in sodium, giving the body the water it needs. [4] Many use coconut water as an alternative to sports drinks. Compared to sports drinks, it contains less sugar, calories, sodium and higher potassium. An excellent alternative For sports drinks, especially if added to sodium, which is better than water in the re-moisturizing body that loses fluids and salts during sport, and is a good alternative to drinks containing higher amounts of sugar and calories, such as soft drinks and fruit juices, But it should also not be increased in the drink; as this can add a lot of calories in total, and contributes to the increase in the amount of sugar consumed and overweight. [4] Coconut water contains many vitamins and minerals that promote oxidation resistance in the body, Studies have found it It contains many antioxidants, in addition to ascorbic acid (vitamin C) and arginine, which has antioxidant properties, which reduces the production of free radicals, has been found in studies conducted in experimental animals that coconut water reduces fat oxidation , And reacts antioxidant enzymes in rats exposed to oxidizing toxins. [1] Coconut water has protective effects on kidneys in studies of rats exposed to ethylene glycol, which causes nephrolithiasis; It was found to be significantly reduced by a mother In addition, a study of experimental animals found that ingestion of coconut water protects against myocardial infarction in the experiments and reduces the oxidation of the lipid. (LDL) and triglyceride (HDL) cholesterol levels, which have been stimulated in the experimental animals by feeding cholesterol in the diet. [1] It has also been found to reduce the levels of total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein (VLDL) Study the ability of coconut water to resist Kidney cells
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