Coccunet Oil Flashcards
(42 cards)
SOURCES OF COCONUT OIL
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Extracted ed from the kernel or meat of mature
coconuts (white part)
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Its harvested from the…
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Has a variety of health benefits
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Physical properties
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Chemical composition
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Colorless
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Sweet and salty tastes
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Noticeable nutty aroma and flavor
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Coconut oil is 100% fat, 80-90% of which is
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Examples of saturated fats in coconut oil (Insoluble • Slightly detectable acid aroma
in water)
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Plant sterol’s chemical structure is similar to
……, and may help to block the
absorption of cholesterol in the body)
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Coconut oil structure contains no …..only traces…..
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HEALTH BENEFITS
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dermatological conditions
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Alzheimer’s disease
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cardiovascular diseases
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Coconut and mineral oils share similar …….profiles when applied as moisturizers for mild
to moderate xerosis.
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Pediatric patients with mild to moderate atopic dermatitis showed that local applications of virgin coconut oil is effective in:
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coconut oil increases the expression of coconut extract components, thereby contributing to …….
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Expression of inflammatory marker was ……. in the coconut oil-treated group after exposure to
UVB radiation as it protects the skin from UV radiation.
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Antimicrobial, anti-fungal, and antiviral effects:
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✓It displays …….. activity by disintegrating the lipid membrane
of lipid-coated bacteria.
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Coconut oil has a unique fatty acid composition that is rich in ……..
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