VCO by itself contains anti-bacteria, anti-virus and potent antioxidant properties. Saturated fatty acids make up 92 percent of the coconut oil, predominately medium chain triglycerides(MCTs), that doesn’t pose any health risk. It doesn’t give rise to serum cholesterol or contribute to heart disease and in fact recommended for a healthy heart.
MCTs are known to improve the thyroid function and highly recommended for those suffering from thyroid problem (hypothyroidism) and obesity. It helps to increase the body’s basal metabolism rate and is a good supplement for vascular health. It provides relief for diabetics and has excellent properties for skin and hair care.
In VCO Plus, the virgin coconut oil is enriched with Vitamin E and carotinoids. The Vitamin E is fat-soluble and rich in antioxidant properties. This antioxidant attribute helps prevent degenerative diseases - including heart disease, strokes, arthritis, diabetes, wrinkles on the skin and cancer. Vitamin E is also useful in preventing blood clots and promotes fertility, reduces and/or prevents hot flushes during menopause and helps to increase stamina.
Meanwhile, the highly pigmented (red, yellow or orange) fat-soluble caratinoids are converted to vitamin A in the body. The vitamin A enables several biological functions including the synthesis of certain glyco-proteins. Vitamin A deficiency often leads to symptoms like dry eyes, poor vision and poor memory.
The caratinoids, like the Vitamin E, have antioxidant properties that help tie up free radicals in the cells thus helping to prevent cancers. In VCO Plus, the antioxidant properties have been tripled with the addition of tocotrienols and beta-carotene.
Another important attribute of coconut oil is that it is slow to oxidize, meaning it takes time for VCO Plus to turn rancid and this extends its shelf life. However, it should be noted that the VCO Plus would coagulate and appear cloudy if left at temperatures below 24 Celcius. It will appear clear again if dipped in warm water. To avoid this problem in the first place, the oil should be stored in room temperature only and refrigeration should be avoided.
VCO Plus offered by Era Herbal Sdn,Bhd is highly recommended for general well being, regulating metabolism and in skincare. VCO Plus is 100 percent vegetarian, contains no preservative or coloring and is Halal certified.
