Coccunet Oil Flashcards
SOURCES OF COCONUT OIL
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Extracted ed from the kernel or meat of mature
coconuts (white part)
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Its harvested from the…
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Has a variety of health benefits
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Physical properties
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Chemical composition
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Colorless
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Sweet and salty tastes
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Noticeable nutty aroma and flavor
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Coconut oil is 100% fat, 80-90% of which is
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Examples of saturated fats in coconut oil (Insoluble • Slightly detectable acid aroma
in water)
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Plant sterol’s chemical structure is similar to
……, and may help to block the
absorption of cholesterol in the body)
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Coconut oil structure contains no …..only traces…..
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HEALTH BENEFITS
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dermatological conditions
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Alzheimer’s disease
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cardiovascular diseases
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Coconut and mineral oils share similar …….profiles when applied as moisturizers for mild
to moderate xerosis.
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Pediatric patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis showed that local applications of virgin coconut oil is effective in:
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coconut oil increases the expression of coconut extract components, thereby contributing to …….
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Expression of inflammatory marker was ……. in the coconut oil-treated group after exposure to
UVB radiation as it protects the skin from UV radiation.
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Antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and antiviral effects:
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✓It displays …….. activity by disintegrating the lipid membrane
of lipid-coated bacteria.
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Coconut oil has a unique fatty acid composition that is rich in ……..
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Therefore, ketone bodies from medium chain fatty acids metabolism can potentially
serve as l……..
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neuroprotective antioxidant properties of coconut oil have been
attributed to its …….. content.
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Because coconut oil contains a high amount of saturated fat, it
was believed to raise ……
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Coconut oil may increase total cholesterol levels moderately in
some individuals, but the rise in total cholesterol is mainly due
to an increase …….
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An accurate indicator of heart disease risk is the
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Coconut oil consumption ……..and in so doing
improves the cholesterol ratio, thus reducing risk of heart disease.
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UNPROVEN USES
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Control sugar cravings l
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Control weight gain
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Ease indigestion
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Boost metabolism
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Limited evidence supports the topical
use of coconut oil in the prevention of
…….. by oil pulling.
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Evidence is still not consistent regarding the
effects of coconut oil on …..
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Consumption of coconut flesh or squeezed
coconut in the context of traditional dietary
patterns …….
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Coconut oil is generally safe in pregnancy.
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Similarly, evidence is still not consistent regarding the effects of coconut
oil on ……
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COCONUT OIL DOSAGE AND DOSAGE FORMS AVAILABLE
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There is no specific dose recommendation for coconut oil
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