12 health benefits of coconut oil

Man with a fever

9. It has anti-inflammatory, pain-relieving, and fever-reducing properties

Coconut oil has demonstrated not only an ability to reduce inflammation, but also relieve pain and reduce fever.

Researchers used virgin coconut oil to evaluate the impact of the oil on inflammation, pain, and fever in animal models. The coconut oil showed moderate anti-inflammatory effects against edema (fluid accumulation) and an inhibitory effect in chronic inflammation. Coconut oil also was shown to have a moderate pain-relieving effect and to reduce fever.

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Craig Cooper

By Craig Cooper

Craig Cooper is a serial entrepreneur, venture capitalist, author, and TV host of CNBC's "Adventure Capitalists". He is an “Ambassador” for both the global men’s health foundation “Movember” and 2XU, the performance sportswear company. He is the author of the Harper Collins book “Your New Prime: 30 Days to Better Sex, Eternal Strength, and a Kick-Ass Life After 40“. Follow Craig on Instagram @craigcooperrrr and Facebook.

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