Fractionated coconut oil (FCO) is formed when both caprylic acid and capric acid are obtained from refined coconut oil via fractional distillation. Massage therapists love using it as a carrier oil for essential oils (such as eucalyptus oil and peppermint oil etc). Fractionated coconut oil is an excellent moisturizer for skin as it feels light and penetrates skin very easily. In addition, food grade fractionated coconut oil has come into action in recent years. You can find them in the market as liquid coconut oil and MCT oil.
Besides the disadvantages of coconut oil in general, virgin coconut oil has its own specific disadvantages. But most of these so-called downsides do not really apply to me or affect me at all. That's why I choose virgin coconut oil over other coconut oils for my daily health and skin care. I hope you're not affected too so that you can... find out more ›
Did you know how best to eat coconut oil for health benefits? It's not simply shoving 2 tablespoons of coconut oil on an empty stomach every morning and then you become strong and healthy. You won't reap the most benefits eating coconut oil this manner. There are some specific ways. Done right, you can... find out more ›
Fractionated coconut oil sucks because it's not as natural as virgin coconut oil? It's true that fractionated coconut oil is refined. It's also true that it carries much lesser health-beneficial properties than virgin coconut oil. But you might not know that fractionated coconut oil actually provides certain benefits that virgin coconut oil... find out more ›
Not all fractionated coconut oils are edible. Why? Because some are food-grade while some are not. The non-food-grade fractionated coconut oil is made for topical use and cosmetic purposes only. It's not safe for consumption. Hence, you should not take it internally. So, which fractionated coconut oil is safe to eat and which is for topical use only?... find out more ›
Did you know that virgin coconut oil (VCO) is good for weight loss, constipation, alzheimer's disease, flu, diabetes and low thyroid? Did you also know that virgin coconut oil may protect you against cancer? I'm not kidding. If you dig deeper into this unrefined coconut oil, you'll discover that it carries 80 – 90% saturated fats, phenolic compounds and... find out more ›