NOW Organic Virgin Coconut Oil is a high grade, unrefined premium nutritional edible oil obtained from the first cold pressing of organic coconut (Cocos nucifera) kernels. Virgin Coconut Oil is naturally trans-fatty acid free and high in medium chain triglycerides (MCT).

This oil typically contains the following beneficial fatty acids per serving (natural variation may occur): Lauric Acid 6.5 g, Myristic Acid 2.4 g, Caprylic Acid 1.0 g, Capric Acid 800 mg, Oleic Acid 800 mg and Linoleic Acid 200 mg.

Coconut oil is a preferred cooking oil as it contains short and medium chain fatty acids. It is quick-melting, resistant to oxidative rancidity, has a pleasing flavor and is easily digestible. Because of its high content of lauric acid, coconut oil has gained importance as a dietary fat.

In the body, Lauric Acid converts into monolaurin, a compound which is good at fighting viral pathogens, and is also present in large quantities in breast milk, where it is believed to help protect infants from viral, bacterial and parasitic infections.

Even though coconut oil is a fat, it actually promotes weight loss. The reason is because of the healthy medium chain fatty acids. These fatty acids do not circulate in the bloodstream like other fats, but are sent directly to the liver where they are immediately converted into energy, just like carbohydrates, but do not have the negative impact for low carb dieters on blood sugar and insulin levels that carbohydrates have. So the body uses the fat in coconut oil to produce energy, rather than be stored as body fat.

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Coconut Oil (NOW) - Average rating (4 reviews)  - Write a review Show Reviews Reviews (3) (0) (0) (0) (1)   1 of 5 people found the following review helpful. April 16, 2007 Reviewer: KATHLEEN in Arizona Uggg! Terrible taste, I threw it away, tasted rancid. I loved the Fife brand, taste great. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No January 20, 2012 Reviewer: Nathan in Massachusetts I am a big fan of most NOW products, and this is no exception. If you are looking for a good virgin coconut oil, that still has a bit of coconut taste left, this is the stuff. I put a tablespoon in my morning coffee and it is fantastic. Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No June 23, 2011 Reviewer: william in Florida I usually buy the 20oz. Organic Virgin Coconut oil from another source. I have seen no difference with this product and other similar coconut oils. I have yet to receive/buy a foul tasting extra virgin coconut oil to date from any source. Wicked good on flat/pan grilled English Muffins and strawberry jelly, in place of butter. Yumma-licious. This review is specific to Coconut Oil, Organic, Virgin Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No 1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. October 13, 2007 Reviewer: Anne in Pennsylvania The NOW coconut oil smelled and tasted like fake coconut. I had a jar for several months that I barely used because it tasted so bad. After reading Kathleen's review, I decided to try the Fife coconut oil. That is great! It has almost no smell and tastes fresh. This review is specific to Coconut Oil, Organic, Virgin Was this review helpful to you? Yes  No