Coconut, a fruit originating from Southeast Asia, is becoming increasingly popular for its nutritional benefits. Not only does it taste delicious, but coconut products such as oil, butter, flour, sugar, extract, and coconut water provide numerous health benefits that can help prevent disease.
A study conducted by King Mongkut Thonburi University of Technology in Thailand found that coconut flour contains mannooligosaccharides, a type of prebiotic fiber that can help fight the spread of colorectal cancer. Mannooligosaccharide extract from coconut powder has been shown to inhibit the proliferation and migration of colorectal cancer cells, prevent capillary formation, promote apoptosis in cancer cells, and reduce the activity of free radicals in the body.
Proteins found in coconut meat have also been shown to protect DNA from oxidative damage and reduce the activity of free radicals, which can lead to cancer, disease, and aging. Coconut’s antioxidant properties can help reduce oxidative stress, which is known to contribute to the development of certain malignant tumors and other diseases.
Coconut meat is also rich in fiber, which has been linked to a reduced risk of heart disease, type 2 diabetes