4. Improves Digestion
The anti-inflammatory properties of coconut oil make it a go-to source of digestive relief, especially for people with chronic gastrointestinal issues like Crohn’s Disease or colitis.
Once ingested, the MCTs of coconut oil are more quickly converted into energy, putting less strain on the body compared to other fats because they don’t require additiohttps://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC5877483/nal digestion or insulin production.
In addition, coconut oil is a natural bacteria and fungal-killer and can ward off other fungi, bad bacteria, yeast (like candida), and parasites that may negatively affect your gut and digestive tract.