People use coconut oil as a supplement for relief from kidney problems, heart diseases, HIV and cancer.

Its milk is used in preparation of food because of its sweet taste and aroma. It also contains substances that ease digestion, guarding against constipation, aids colon cleansing, thus preventing colon cancer.

Coconut milk foraminate complexion: its rich in lauric acid, an essential fatty acid needed to build and maintain the immune system.

Doctors say that coconut contains anti-carcinogenic, anti-bacterial, antiviral and anti-microbial properties that boost the body immunity.

It is rich in calcium, potassium, chloride, vitamin A, vitamin E and its milk checks blood pressure, stabilises blood sugar and heals skin ailments. The coconut oil aids hair growth and a smooth skin.

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