Uzima Virgin Coconut Oil

Uzima Virgin Coconut Oil This is COCOVITA’s premier , unrefined ( Raw) and 100% natural coconut oil brand handcrafted by committed and hardworking local women out of very carefully selected fresh chemical free grown coconuts in the remote villages of the Kenyan tropical coast . It is produced using the old agetraditional low tech milling method called fermentation. No detail is spared to ensure that only the highest quality of raw and 100% coconut virgin oil is delivered to you packed with all the antioxidants that your body requires. What is Uzima Virgin Coconut oil made up of: Saturated fatty acids: Most of them are medium chain triglycerides, which are supposed to assimilate well in the body's systems. Lauric acid is the chief contributor, representing more than forty percent of the total, followed by capric acid and caprylic acid. Lauric acid is converted by the human body to monolaurin which is helpful in dealing with viruses and bacteria that cause diseases such as herpes, inf luenza, cytomegalovirus, and even HIV. It also helps in fighting harmful bacteria such as listeria monocytogenes and helicobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as giardia lamblia. Polyunsaturated fatty acids: Linoleic acid. Monounsaturated fatty acids: Oleic acid. Poly-phenols-Act as antioxidants: Coconut contains Gallic acid, which is also known as phenolic acid. These polyphenols are responsible for the fragrance and the taste of coconut oil. Vitamin E, vitamin K and minerals such as iron. How Much Virgin Coconut Oil Should One Take It is recommended to begin taking virgin coconut oil gradually. One can start with one table spoon daily slowly increasing the dosage depending on their weight and how comfortable they are with the dosage.