9 study-based health and beauty benefits of coconut oil

If you're health-conscious, then you've probably kept coconut oil at arm's length because of the health stigma surrounding it. For years, the supposed association between coconut oil and heart disease, elevated cholesterol levels, and weight-gain has driven many to exclude it from their diets. But have we overlooked what could possibly be a natural remedy for many of our everyday health and beauty conundrums? Is the oil from this tropical nut, used in Asia for hundreds of years, really bad for you? Evidence-based research has busted some of these myths and brought to light the natural health and beauty advantages of coconut oil. Easily available in Singapore, we're happy to share some of the good news about this local favorite. In saying that, just like with every good thing, good is good only when taken in moderation.