New Study Shows That Coconut Oil Kills 93% Of Colon Cancer Cells.
In this newly published lab study, lauric acid killed over 93% of human colon cells (caco-2) after 48 hours of treatment. Coconut oil contains approximately 50% lauric acid. Intriguingly, the lauric acid poison the cancer cells by simultaneously unleashing profound oxidative stress while strongly reducing the levels of glutathione – which is exactly what the cancer cells need to protect themselves from the increased oxidative stress.
While we are just now discovering coconut oils for anticancer potential, its many health benefits have already been well established through medical research. It naturally kills multiple viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. It aids digestion and liver metabolism, reduces inflammation, and promotes healthier skin and faster wound healing when applied topically. It may also be an effective aid for diabetes, as it has been shown to raise levels of the beneficial cholesterol HDL in women, improve their LDL:HDL ratio, and resulted in superior weight loss and abnormal fat loss compared to soybean oil.
Coconut oil is now being used in clinical trials for improving cholesterol in patients with chronic heart disease, and fighting Alzheimer’s, and for improving blood pressure and blood sugar levels. Coconut oil is unique in that it is about 50% lauric acid, a medium chained triglyceride that is otherwise very hard to find in our diets. Interestingly, lauric acid makes up about 2% of the fat in cow’s milk that 6% of the fat in human milk, implying that humans may have a naturally higher need for this fatty acid.
These studies don’t necessarily mean coconut is the complete solution to cancer. What it means is that nature has provided many natural ways to combat diseases. The more research we can do and the more information we can share will give others the opportunity to possibly find cures and preventative measures using Mother Nature rather than putting our faith in the medical community’s singular approach to disease.