Fibromyalgia and Coconut Oil

Unhealthy eating, poor level of fitness, smoking and other bad habits can lead to the development of Fibromyalgia symptoms and making sure that they are eliminated from the patient’s life can help with making him/her feel better.

Furthermore, there is a series of foods and herbs that are believed to help those suffering from Fibromyalgia. From chamomile tea (used for its relaxing effects) to ginger and from fatty fish to nuts, there is a wide variety of products you can incorporate into your daily meals in order to help with relieving yourself from the Fibromyalgia symptoms.

Out of all these products though, coconut oil is rather misunderstood. This delicious ingredient can be added to a lot of recipes, from sweets to main dishes, but a lot of people out there believe it to be harmful in the case of those suffering from Fibromyalgia.

The reason behind this commonly encountered belief is related to the fact that coconut oil is 95% saturated fat, and this type of fats is also quite unhealthy.

However, those who believe coconut oil to be bad for those suffering from Fibromyalgia may not be watching the entire picture. Yes, coconut oil is mainly consisted out of saturated fats. But it also contains a fatty acid called “lauric acid”, which will make the coconut oil be absorbed into the body fast and it will create energy.

Since one of the major symptoms in the case of those with Fibromyalgia is precisely feeling fatigue, such a source of energy can be a great addition to one’s diet. Unlike sugary foods, coffee and caffeinated products, coconut oil can create fast energy that will not leave the body feeling even more tired than before.

Furthermore, the same lauric acid (or laurate, as it is sometimes called) can also help with the digestive issues, which are very commonly encountered in patients with Fibromyalgia as well. Because it is antiviral and antibacterial, this acid in the coconut oil can be rather beneficial to those suffering from this syndrome.

There are other types of foods that contain lauric acid or other types of medium chain fatty acids, such as butter, for instance, but coconut oil is the natural product containing the largest percentage.

Since, as mentioned before, coconut oil will be rapidly transformed into energy, it is also a good helper in the weight loss process and it will increase the metabolic rate.

Fibromyalgia is quite mysterious and nobody has yet been able to establish clearly how it is developed and, very importantly, which are its exact symptoms and which are the symptoms related to comorbid disorders.

If you (or someone you love) suffer from this syndrome, then you surely know that the most important thing in dealing with it is staying positive and acquiring as much information as possible.

Advances are made every day in this direction and new pieces of information will regularly reach the surface to complete the puzzle. Staying in touch with the latest news can be crucial, but being optimistic about relieving yourself from pain is also very important.