Jigsaw Health resources you may be interested in:

• Learn more ways to improve the health of your gastrointestinal system.
• Tips for having a healthy diet.
• Avoid nutritional deficiencies by complementing nutrient-dense foods with quality supplementation.
• Supplement your diet with quality digestive enzymes.
• Increase your intake of probiotics to restore the balance of intestinal flora in your digestive system.

Extra virgin organic coconut oil may help:*

• Promote healthy cholesterol levels.
• Support a healthy intestinal tract.
• Support healthy immune function.
• Control blood sugar levels.
• Support healthy metabolic function.
• Improve digestion.
• Improve absorption of nutrients.
• Provide an immediate source of fuel for the body.
• Resist spoilage for a longer shelf life.

Background Information:

Coconut oil, made of medium chain triglycerides (MCT), does not require extra enzymes for digestion and absorption and, as such, can be immediately converted by the body into energy. For those with chronic conditions or those who have trouble digesting fats, this is great news!

Coconut oil not only gives your body the energy it needs to fight chronic conditions, it helps your body get the nutrients it needs while aiding your digestive system. And because coconut oil is easier to metabolize, it may play a role in weight loss. Farmers in the 1940s used coconut oil to attempt to fatten their herds. Instead, the animals became lean, active, and hungry!

Coconut oil has a long shelf life and contains no trans fats. Plus, its resistance to heat makes it the healthiest oil available for cooking.

The Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) in coconut oil are so easily digested they are used for hospital patients who have to be fed intravenously. The high lauric acid content of coconut oil may be converted into compounds with antiviral, antimicrobial, and antifungal properties. The MCTs in coconut oil are easily transported to and metabolized by your cells' energy producing organelles, the mitochondria, increasing your metabolism and providing your body with increased energy to fight chronic conditions.

Coconut oil may also improve:

• Impaired digestion (a top cause of chronic conditions). Becuase it is easily absorbed by your body, coconut oil takes some of the strain off of your digestive system and aids in the absorption of essential vitamins and minerals.
• A compromised immune system and/or sub-acute infections (both are top causes of chronic conditions).
• Energy levels necessary for your body's natural self-repair.

Related Information:

• Coconut Research Center
• Coconut Oil and antibiotic-resistant infectious microorganisms, by Mary Enig, Ph.D.