The fatty acids in coconut oil can boost brain function in Alzheimer's patients. The MCTs which are metabolized into ketone bodies in the liver can supply an alternative energy source for malfunctioning brain cells which are no longer able to utilize glucose for energy.
Recommended Usage:
~ 1-2 tablespoons daily for adults and 2 teaspoons for children.
~ Add to salad as a dressing or to creamy soups or to hot beverages.
~ Use as a cooking oil. Can be applied externally onto skin or hair as moisturizer and conditioner. Use as mouth wash for dental health. Use in oil pulling for treatment of flu and throat infections.