15 Reasons Why You Should Start Using Coconut Oil

Here are other uses of coconut oil that you probably didn’t know yet.

11. Keeps eggs fresh longer.

Coconut oil prolongs the shelf life of eggs for about 1-2 weeks in the fridge. Just put a small amount of oil over the egg shells and allowing it to penetrate. This will prevent the eggs’ exposure to oxygen keeping it fresh longer.

12. Good insect repellent

Coconut oil can also repel bugs and insects. Just mix it with a few drops of peppermint, rosemary, and tea tree oil. It’s a safe alternative to DEET and can be applied on all areas of the body.

13. Protects against cancer

It is reported that coconut oil and medium-chain triglycerides have “potent antitumor effect and maintenance of a normal immune system” so, it is believed that coconut oil can help protect from certain types of cancers.

14. May treat Alzheimer’s disease

It is also said that coconut oil may help treat Alzheimer’s disease and improves brain health. A study suggests taking 1 tbsp. three times a day.

15. Can kill Candida

A study has shown that coconut oil was “active against species of Candida at 100% concentration.” Researchers said that coconut oil has caprylic acid which has antimicrobial properties that are responsible for killing yeast and candida. It is suggested that adding 1 tablespoon of coconut oil to your diet, and applying pure coconut oil directly to the affected area twice daily, until symptoms of the illness stop can be effective treatments against candida.

Do you know other uses of coconut oil?