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4. Supporting The Immune System
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Coconut oil is composed of healthy fats,lauric acid, caprylic acid and capric acid which contain antifungal, antibacterial, antiviral properties, which boost the immune system. The body converts the high percentage of fatty acids contained in coconut oil into monolaurin which is thought to help heal viruses such as herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, helicobacter pylori and candida. In addition, when coconut oil is enzymatically digested, it can kill harmful pathogens like bacteria, viruses and fungi.