Chemist from the Institute of Science and Technology and the National University Ateneo de Manila M. Fabian Dayrit ( son of coconut oil researchers said Conrado S. Dayrit : Coconut oil is not the cause of coronary heart disease ( CHD ) . " Even coconut oil can help prevent this disease ."
Coconut oil in health and disease: Its and monolaurin's potential as cure for HIV/AIDS
While coconut possesses many health benefits due to its fiber and nutritional content, it's the oil that makes it a truly remarkable food and medicine.
Modern medical science is now confirming the use of coconut in treating many of the above conditions. Published studies in medical journals show that coconut, in one form or another, may provide a wide range of health benefits. Some of these are summarized below:
People from many diverse cultures, languages, religions, and races scattered around the globe have revered the coconut as a valuable source of both food and medicine.
The scientific name for coconut is Cocos nucifera. Early Spanish explorers called it coco, which means "monkey face" because the three indentations (eyes) on the hairy nut resembles the head and face of a monkey. Nucifera means "nut-bearing."
Coconut oil is being developed as a fuel for power generation in Vanuatu.
HCM CITY — Exports of coconuts and coconut products are expected to top US$80 million this year, accounting for nearly a fifth of the country's total fruit exports, the Viet Nam Fruit and Vegetables Association has said.
CUU LONG (MEKONG) DELTA — Coconut farmers in the Cuu Long (Mekong) Delta, especially in Ben Tre Province, are facing difficulties because the price of coconuts has declined sharply over the past four months.
