MOSCOW, 28 Jan. Coconut oil is unique in composition, so it can be safely used for food even when losing weight, said nutritionist Svetlana Zelentsova. «Coconut oil is almost entirely composed of saturated fatty acids. acids are recommended to be reduced in the diet, but this is not the case — coconut fats differ from saturated animal fats in the length of the carbon chain, which gives them unique properties. -intestinal tract. And for everyone else, this means a quick source of energy for cells and, importantly, for brain function,» Zelentsova said. Expert — A number of studies have found that including coconut oil in the diet (assuming daily caloric intake is controlled) promotes weight loss. Lauric and capric acids, which are part of coconut oil, have antibacterial, antiviral, antifungal effects. Studies have shown the effectiveness of the oil against such common and difficult-to-treat pathogens as cytomegalovirus, herpes virus, candida, staphylococcus aureus, streptococcus, helicobacter.»
