Recently it has been discovered that the coconut oil can help in battling against hypothyroidism. The thyroid gland is one of the largest endocrine glands in the body. She produces the hormones Thyroxine (T4) and triiodothyronine (T3). These two hormones work together to maintain energy metabolism, blood pressure, body temperature and heart rate.

Here's how coconut oil can help you fight against hypothyroidism:

The benefits of coconut oil on the thyroid nut is due to mainly medium chain fatty acids in its composition. Lauric acid is a medium-chain triglyceride type that looks very much like those found in breastmilk. A good anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial. Another oil fatty acid content of coconut is caprylic antimicrobial and antiviral properties. ( for more health tips visit http://health-tips.ca )

Here's how coconut oil really helps you:

1. Accelerate metabolism. Thyroid hormones play an essential role and affect metabolism. A sluggish thyroid gland will make you feel always tired, with a lack of energy, etc. All these symptoms can be tackled with regular consumption of oil coconut. The fats in coconut oil are converted into energy and lauric acid is converted into monolaurin which is a very good antiviral, antibacterial and provides a high immunity while. It's enough to take a spoonful of coconut oil every morning on an empty stomach before breakfast in the morning with 15-20 minutes and the effects will be seen.

2. Fight inflammation. In cases of hypothyroidism, muscle and joint pains are very common. Oil coconut has a direct effect on these inflammations and a massage with coconut oil in the painful areas is ideal. Massage your affected region several times a day.

3. Helps losing extra pounds. Extra pounds is one of the main symptoms if you have thyroid problems. Regular consumption of coconut oil can help nut to lower weight.

4. Prevents constipation. The low level of hormones produced by the thyroid gland slows you down including digestive function such as constipation is quite common in those affected by the thyroid gland. Coconut oil acts as a natural laxative which will help get rid of constipation.

Drink every night before going to bed a glass of warm milk in which you have dissolved a tablespoon of coconut oil extra virgin.

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