10 Benefits of Coconut Oil
Coconut Oil Benefit #3: Improves Memory
One benefit of MCTs is that they can be absorbed by the body easily with minimal digestion. As such, the breakdown of medium-chain fatty acids creates ketone bodies that are readily accessible to fuel brain cells. Ketones supply energy to the brain without the need of insulin to process glucose into energy.
Researchers believe that since the brain is receiving a direct source of energy, the fatty acids in coconut oil improved the memory in older patients. These patients saw an improvement in their ability to recall important information. This occurs because the ketones from coconut oil created an alternate source of energy to help repair brain function.
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