椰子树被称为 “生命之树”，因为它的每一部分都可以用来维持人类的生命。正因为如此，它被认为是世界上最有价值的树。其中最有价值的部分就是从成熟椰子的果仁中提取的椰子油。椰子油是许多家庭的日常必备品，您可以将其用于多种用途，但除了用途之外，它还对健康有许多益处。本文将告诉你为什么椰子油是不可或缺的有益物质，尤其是对老年人。
你会遇到的不同类型的椰子油
不同种类的椰子油：
- 有机
- 无机
- 精炼
- 初榨
- 冷榨
- 涡轮压榨
它们在榨油过程以及是否添加添加剂或防腐剂方面各不相同。不过，它们都是健康的，具有许多保健优势。
椰子油对老年人的 7 大健康益处
以下是老年人可以从椰子油中获得的一些益处。
改善消化系统
Coconut oil contains lauric acid, which makes up 50% of the fatty acids found in it. When this acid is consumed, it produces monolaurin, which kills bacteria, viruses, and fungi. Using coconut oil when cooking can aid the digestive system of the elderly. It can improve their immunity and gut health.
降低心脏病风险
Coconut oil contains good fats and cholesterol that are healthy for the heart—specifically, polyunsaturated fatty acids and good cholesterol. One study even suggests that eating coconut can help lower the chances of heart disease.
控制糖尿病
Virgin coconut oil has been recommended to most elder people because it contains bioactive compounds that stabilize blood sugar levels. In one study, rats showed a significant reduction in blood glucose levels that subsequently led to the improvement of their insulin secretion. It is perfect for anyone who has diabetes.
让骨骼更强壮、更健康
椰子油还含有一种叫做多酚的物质，它是一种复合抗氧化剂。它们能对抗破坏骨骼的自由基，同时促进骨骼对钙的吸收，改善骨骼健康，增加骨量。
有助于预防病毒感染
椰子油含有具有抗菌特性的中脂肪酸，这有助于保护人类免受有害微生物的侵害。椰子油中还含有月桂酸和单甘酯单月桂醇，它们也具有抗病毒、抗生素和抗真菌的特性。
有助于增强记忆力
There is a theory that says coconut oil can help with Alzheimer’s. Coconut oil has saturated fat that can help increase the number of ketone bodies in the elderly. This has a neuroprotective impact on the aging brain cells. They increase mitochondrial efficiency and supplement the brain’s reliance on glucose.
预防癫痫发作
椰子还具有抗惊厥的特性。它含有中链脂肪酸，有助于控制癫痫发作，这就是为什么椰子油是大多数癫痫患者生酮饮食中的重要成分。
结语
椰子油具有很高的营养价值。它有不同的用途，对健康有许多益处。如果您认为您或您所爱的人会从这里提到的好处中受益，请考虑一下在您的饮食和生活方式中添加椰子油吧。
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