07/04/2022
Autism and Coconut oil:
How Does Coconut Oil Help with Autism?
Coconut oil has high amounts of MCTs (Medium-Chain Triglycerides); it is rich in lauric acid and caprylic acid. Coconut oil reduces oxidative stress; it has powerful antifungal, antiviral, antimicrobial and antiparasitic activity.
It supports the immune system, is thyroid stimulating, controls blood sugar, improves cognition, repairs damaged tissues and supports healthy digestion.
Coconut oil nourishes the brain; it helps with brain function, the repair and protection of the brain, facilitating proper functioning of neurotransmitters and more. As you can see, coconut oil can help with many of the underlying health conditions common in children with autism.
Why does coconut or coconut oil have beneficial effects?
There are several reasons. Unlike other dietary oils, coconut oil is composed predominately of a special group of fats known as medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs). These fatty acids possess potent antimicrobial properties capable of killing harmful bacteria, viruses, and fungi/yeasts. MCFAs kill candida and other microorganisms that can disrupt normal microbial populations in the intestines and cause digestive problems—a common symptom among autistic children. While MCFAs are potent germ fighters, they are harmless to friendly gut bacteria, which are necessary for good digestive health. Therefore, MCFAs rebalance and normalize the microbial populations in the digestive tract bringing about better digestive function.
Ketones from MCTs Stimulate the Growth of New Brain Cells:
“Ketones are energy producing molecules made from fats. Our bodies can make them from stored fat or from special fats known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) found in coconut oil. Ketones are produced specifically by the body to feed the brain… Ketones not only supply a superior source of energy to the brain but trigger the activation of specialized proteins called brain derived neurotrophic factors that function in brain cell maintenance, repair, and protection. They also stimulate the growth of new brain cells to take the place of dead or dying cells. This allows healing and repair to take place. Ketones are ordinarily produced when blood glucose levels become low. Since glucose is the body’s primary source of energy, when glucose levels fall, the body starts mobilizing stored fat to produce ketones to maintain adequate energy levels.” ~
My suggestion: If cooking in Coconut oil is not possible in your home, I suggest you take fresh coconut and make slices as depicted in the pic below and give one to two slice to your child with autism and see the difference in various activities for a period of 3 months!
You don't loose nothing!
Compiled from research journals...
