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Coconut Milk Benefits

Based on the book FOOD FOR THE BRAIN by Professor Shirasawa PHD, an anti-aging physician, ISBN 978-967-14205-0-8.

Benefits of consuming coconut milk It is similar to coconut oil.

Lauric acid is one of the ingredients in coconut milk. where it is converted to a useful antiviral and antibacterial agent in the body called monolaurin. This helps destroy a wide range of pathogenic organisms. Therefore, it is believed that consuming coconut milk may help protect the body from infections and viruses.

Also, coconut milk does not contain lactose. Therefore, it is a good substitute for cow's milk for people with lactose intolerance.
It is naturally high in nutritional value. Rich in fiber, vitamins C, E, B1, B3, B5 and B6.
and minerals such as iron, selenium, sodium, calcium, magnesium and phosphorus.

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As part of the research on coconut milk in Japan Professor Shirasawa conducted a study on the effects of coconut milk on ketone levels in the body. The study included 12 volunteers, divided into two groups, with all ketone levels measured on an empty stomach.

The first group of 6 volunteers all had a carrot smoothie with coconut milk, while the other 6 had oyster soup cooked with coconut milk.

Both formulas had the same amount of 66 grams of coconut milk, which was converted to 10 grams of medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) after 3 hours and ketone levels were measured again, as shown in Figure 3 on the left: Smooth. The carrots on the right are oyster soup, the orange column indicates the levels of ketones on an empty stomach. The green column is the level 3 hours after coconut milk consumption. In both groups, the results could confirm that ketone levels were increased after eating coconut milk.

in further testing Compared drinking coffee with coconut oil. with coffee with coconut milk In both drinks there is the same amount of coffee. One cup of coffee was filled with 2 tablespoons of coconut milk (30 grams per 5 grams of medium-chain fatty acids) and another cup was filled with 1 tablespoon of coconut oil (15 grams per 10 medium-chain fatty acids). gram).

at the same blood sugar level of 0.2 mmol/L. After four hours of drinking coffee, ketone levels rose to 4 mmol/L in coconut milk coffee. and increased to 0.4 mmol/L. In coffee mixed with coconut oil.

This experiment showed that coconut milk was more effective than coconut oil at increasing ketone levels.

One of the advantages of coconut milk over coconut oil is the calorie count.
100 g of coconut oil provides 900 kcal of energy, while 100 g of coconut milk provides only 245 kcal.
As you can see, coconut milk yields better results. Especially for people who want to lose weight quickly.

"All above text are direct quotes from Prof. Shirasawa book and they are presented here for information about the latest findings about coconut benefits. These information can not be seen as a recommendation to modify or alter a medical treatment. Like any other good food ingredient , coconut can bring benefits only within a proper balanced diet and regular physical exercises."

Reference: FOOD FOR THE BRAIN - PROF. SHIRASAWA'S READINGS

Amazing Fats

THE BEST NATURAL SOURCE OF MCFA (MCT)

Based on the book FOOD FOR THE BRAIN by Professor Shirasawa PHD, an anti-aging physician, ISBN 978-967-14205-0-8.

Important things to know is mostly coconut fat They are medium chain saturated fatty acids (MCFAs), also known as Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs). MCFAs are notable for being easily digestible. and can dissolve well in water.

MCFAs are used to produce energy. Reduce the formation of body fat and reduce arterial disease.

chart01 To understand why coconut fat stands out And that's amazing Therefore it is necessary to understand the properties. and how the body reacts to it.

all fats and oils contains fat molecules called fatty acids which can be classified into 2 types. The first type depends on the degree of saturation. can be separated into monounsaturated fats and polyunsaturated fats.

Another type is classification based on molecular size. These are short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs), and long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs). with glycol molecules will be triglycerides Therefore, it can also be Short-chain triglycerides (SCTs), medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), and long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) are sometimes used interchangeably.

Compared to other fats in our diet, such as soybean oil, corn oil, canola oil, olive oil and chicken fat. It contains total LCFAs. 98 to 100% of your daily fat contains LCFAs. This type of fat requires pancreatic enzymes and bile for digestion, while the MCFAs in coconut fat contain all LCFAs. It can provide quick and easy energy. without being stimulated by the body's enzyme system.

MCFAs, on the other hand, are transported through the intestinal wall and into the veins. They are transported directly to the liver. In the liver, MCFAs are used to produce energy in the form of ketone bodies. Therefore, MCFAs bypass lipoprotein stages in the intestinal wall and in the liver. They don't circulate in the bloodstream to the same extent that other fats do. It will be used to produce energy. Reduce the formation of body fat and reduce arterial disease.

MCFAs are rapidly metabolized for energy in the liver. Unlike regular saturated fats, the shortcuts that MCFAs take are through our digestive system. This includes the ability to fight diseases, especially inflammatory conditions.