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Coconut Boosts Brain Function By Dr. David Jockers

The human brain needs a continual supply of fuel. When this continual supply is interrupted brain cells begin to die. In the short-term, this can cause symptoms such as headaches, brain fog, & tiredness. Long-term exposure to environments that deplete sources of brain fuel from effectively getting into the cells leads to neurodegenerative diseases. New research is showing that coconut oil can supply the brain with a very clean source of energy that prevents unwanted short-term symptoms and is effective at preventing and treating neurodegenerative disease states.

In many neurodegenerative conditions such as Alzheimer's, neurons in certain regions of the brain have become insulin resistant. Insulin is the necessary hormone that brings glucose into cells where it can be used for energy. This is Diabetes in the brain. When brain cells become resistant to insulin they are unable to get glucose and they become malnourished and begin to die.

Because the brain is unable to lower circulating blood sugar levels these levels remain high. High blood sugar is neurotoxic in that it binds with protein molecules to create advanced glycolytic enzymes (AGEs). These AGEs dramatically increase oxidative stress levels in the body and have a particular affinity for damaging neuronal tissue. This combination of high blood sugar and low energy states within the brain cells is the perfect storm for massive brain cell death.

Coconut oil is considered one of the best fuels for healthy brain function. Outside of mother's milk, coconut oil is nature's richest source of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are not processed by your body in the same manner as long chain triglycerides. Normal fat metabolism depends on bile salts that have been released from your gallbladder before it can be broken down in your digestive system.

MCTs bypass bile metabolism and go directly to your liver where they are converted into ketones. The liver then immediately releases the ketones into the bloodstream where they are transported to the brain to be used as fuel. Research has shown that the ketone bodies produced by MCTs provide a stable source of energy for the brain during periods of low blood sugar without the neurological risks associated with high blood sugar.

This is why ketones appear to be the preferred source of brain food in patients affected by diabetes or any neurodegenerative condition such as Alzheimer's, Parkinson's, ALS, & Multiple Sclerosis, etc. One of the leading authorities on MCT research is Dr. Mary Newport. She has shown that ketone bodies may help the brain recover from lack of oxygen induced brain death in newborns through adults. Additionally, ketones can help the heart patient recover from a heart attack and they can affectively shrink cancerous tumors.

Additional research has shown that regular MCT consumption in dogs with "age-related mental decline" increases the phospholipid and omega-3 fatty acid (EPA & DHA) content in the parietal cortex of the brain. Omega 3 fatty acids are found in fish not coconut oil. The researchers believe that the presence of the MCTs allowed omega 3s to be liberated from fat stores & utilized in the brain where they are most needed to help form solid memory centers.

The average sized adult should consume 3-4 tablespoons of coconut oil daily. This could be taken orally, added to food, or applied onto skin. It can be taken in the form of coconut oil, milk, meat, or flakes. Coconut milk provides approximately 1 Tbsp of coconut oil for every 3 ounces. People with diabetes (type I & II) or neurological disease would benefit from up to 8-10 tablespoons of coconut oil daily.

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Permalink Reply by Just Relax on January 22, 2011 at 6:11am

I was under the same impression until a number of friends began using it and explained the misconception http://www.thaifoodandtravel.com/features/cocgood.html

My uncle is diabetic and spreads coconut oil on his toast every morning in place of butter, its tasty and much better for you. This method is much easier than cracking open a fresh coconut.

Permalink Reply by HealthyAwareness on January 22, 2011 at 4:10am

I believe in coconut oil!

Permalink Reply by Illumination OV Admin on January 22, 2011 at 4:47am

Sounds really good to me. I could do with a few more brain cells lol! Seriously though, I see it mentions MS perhaps it will be good for Myasthenia Gravis as well? Worth a try I would have thought.

As for cholesterol, I think there is a lot of hype about it. A lot of the information came from studies on Japanese immigrants to the US whose cholesterol was raised, by what the said was the American fatty diet. I used to specialise in Stress in my work with the UK National Health Service and I noticed that hardly any of the studies made much of the stress that was caused by moving to completely different culture. The brain instructs the release of cholesterol for the body to be able to cope with increased stresses. Of course some people have high levels already and must be careful but others, the 'worried well', are taking it because they're afraid of developing heart disease and strokes etc. Also, I know in this country, some people are given a cholesterol 'test' which is just a prick on the finger without any prior fasting for 24 hours. If you've eaten something fatty before the 'finger' test you're cholesterol will shoot up anyway. However as a former health professional I would advise anybody already on drugs for raised cholesterol not to stop them without seeking the advice of their doctor. Enjoy your coconuts Chewbit!

Permalink Reply by Jill Cohen on January 22, 2011 at 5:21am

I use Coconut Oil for recipes that need heat, Olive oil for salad dressings(cold recipes) and organic (grass fed, if I can find it) butter. Those are the only oils I trust. Coconut oil is also great for dry skin (rubbed on like a lotion). I love the way it melts in my hands.

Permalink Reply by Sally on January 22, 2011 at 5:38am

I have to laugh at myself I read an article about this a few months ago so I bought one can of cocnut milk....I still haven't used it....lol typcial me.

Permalink Reply by Illumination OV Admin on January 22, 2011 at 5:41am

If you like curry Sally Jane you can add it in there.

Permalink Reply by Sally on January 22, 2011 at 6:13am

thanks for the hint have a great day hope it's warm there it's 16 degrees here

Permalink Reply by Illumination OV Admin on January 22, 2011 at 6:29am

It's pretty cold here and about minus 2 or 3 in the night brrr!

Permalink Reply by Just Relax on January 22, 2011 at 6:13am

Yes, also delicious in thick soups.

Permalink Reply by Illumination OV Admin on January 22, 2011 at 6:30am

Good idea never thought about that Just Relax :-)

Permalink Reply by Tammy Routley OV Guardian ♥ on January 22, 2011 at 8:00am

Me too! I'm so cautious, with my diabetes, and weight issues, but maybe I will open the can now before it expires, hee hee! My brain could sure use some assistance for goodness sake!

Permalink Reply by Melody Henriksen on January 22, 2011 at 4:34pm

You can buy coconut oil for cooking but cost 2x more. I found it, of all places, at WalMart. Read it's one of the best for frying for health reasons. A both holistic and medical doctor on the radio stated the medical board has been lying to us about high colesterol and if we lower it constantly to their standards can cause us to have heart attacks. Thank you for the lesson on how to open it. My last one I threw away for that reason.