Coconut oil, or copra oil, is an edible oil extracted from the kernel or meat of mature coconuts harvested from the coconut palm . It has various applications. Coconut oil is high in healthy saturated fats that have different effects than most other fats in your diet. These fats can boost fat burning and provide your body and brain with quick energy. They also raise the good HDL cholesterol in your blood, which is linked to reduced heart disease risk Benefits of Coconut Oil Protect Your Skin From UV Rays. Increase Your Metabolism. Relieve Skin Irritation and Eczema. Improve Brain Function. Protect Your Hair From Damage. Benefits of Coconut Oil Raise the Good HDL Cholesterol. Make a Nontoxic Insect Repellent. Boost Brain Function in Alzheimer's patients. Help to lose the harmful Abdominal fat. Decrease Hunger and Food Intake Nutritional value of Coconut Oil per 100 g Energy 3,730 kJ (890 kcal) Fat: 99 g Saturated: 82.5 g Monounsaturated: 6.3 g Polyunsaturated: 1.7 g Vitamins Quantity Vitamin E: 0.11 mg Vitamin K: 0.6 g Minerals Quantity Iron: 0.05 mg Other constituents Quantity phytosterols: 86 mg