Populations that consume coconut oil have low rates of heart disease. Coconut oil may also be one of the most useful oils to prevent heart disease because of its antiviral and antimicrobial characteristics. Saturated fats inhibit production of anti-inflammatory prostaglandins. Saturated fats actually improve the production of all prostaglandins by facilitating the conversion of essential fatty acids. Series 2 prostaglandins that the body makes from arachidonic acid both encourage and inhibit inflammation under appropriate circumstances.
Arachidonic acid is vital for the function of the brain and nervous system.
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