How Coconut Oil Benefits Hair Health

In this health video you will learn how coconut oil benefits hair health.

Raena Morgan: Does coconut oil have benefits for hair. Can you use it in your hair and get some improvement? Dr. Bruce Fife: Actually that is one of the traditional uses in the tropics and in this places that they put it in their hair and it helps with the hair health. And there are actually even been studies on this where they’ve compared coconut oil to other oils on hair health and the coconut oil is superior to these other oils. And it’s because again of the medium chain fatty acids have an effect on the hair shaft that makes it healthier. Raena Morgan: Does it affect hair loss? Dr. Bruce Fife: Some people have mentioned that, but I have not actually seen much benefit. Raena Morgan: So it acts like a conditioner? Dr. Bruce Fife: Yes. Raena Morgan: So do you put it in your hair and leave it or do you wash it out like a shampoo? Dr. Bruce Fife: You put it in and you let it sit for a few minutes. It could be 15 minutes to half hour and then you wash it out. Another benefit with doing this of coconut oil is it get rids of dandruff. So it’s an excellent anti dandruff product as well. Raena Morgan: Without having to dry your scalp out or effects. That’s what dandruff is, it dries the scalp out. Okay so it’s no harsh. Dr. Bruce Fife: Right. Raena Morgan: Great. Thank you.