Virgin Coconut Oil

A product of coconut palm trees, typically known in the tropics as Trees of Life, Virgin Coconut Oil or VCO is considered the next best thing to the mythical fountain of youth –a coconut-flavored elixir which brings forth longer and healthier lives.

Coconut oil has been purified into what is now known as the VCO, or Virgin Coconut oil. VCO has the same nutrients and vitamins in coconut oil, but is considered healthier and more pure. Unlike the traditional coconut oil that is collected from the countless pressings of dried-up coconuts called Copra, this all-natural product is derived only from the freshest extracts of newly harvested coconuts.

The ingredient of this tropical elixir is the most pure, unsullied and “virginal” juice from the coconut pulp’s first pressings. The extracts for VCO are not processed, bleached nor refined like common coconut oil. Hence, it retains its virginal and untainted quality. This preservation of purity is the main reason why natural product lovers and health gurus promote this coconut-based product.

Market demand for this nature’s miracle has exponentially increased all over the world with the discovery of the many applications for VCO. As beauty regimen, Virgin Coconut Oil is popularly applied as calming oil for touch therapy. It has been used as a skin moisturizer and as main ingredient for lotions, shampoos and soap as well.

More and more studies are being undertaken to discover the health benefits of Virgin Coconut Oil. Despite lack of medical evidence to support VCO’s therapeutic claims, most supporters of this product view their positive experience. Their relatives’ supporting testimonials with VCO is also enough proof to claim that this coconut-based elixir is indeed a cheaper, safer and more natural alternative to medicine.

In health promotion and maintenance, this coconut-based product is becoming renowned for its anti cancer and antibiotic components, and is being promoted as a health drink to increase the body’s microbial immunity, lower high blood pressure, lessen chances of coronary ailments and other heart diseases, and to soothe upset stomach. Intake of VCO regularly has been shown to be effective in good bowel movement. VCO is also popular as a weight loss agent. This potion is taken in small doses one hour before mealtime and it is known to curb appetite and thus lower food intake and therefore preventing obesity.

Indeed, the affordable cost, nutritious composition and therapeutic benefits has made VCO a household name in Asia and in other parts of the world. GP