Stress is an unavoidable condition in our daily life. Our body and mind react to the situation depending upon level of stress. We need to relieve our day-to-day stress levels. Otherwise, it will be pilling up and cause distressing conditions. MCT oil acts as a stress-reliever. [1] You can use natural MCT oil from organic sources as a stress-relieve supplement to manage your stress level.
Table of Content
1. Why should we take care of our day-to-day stress?
2. Evidential support for stress relieving the effect of MCT oil
2.1 MCT oil treatment could prevent depression
2.2 MCT oil treatment balances oxidation and antioxidant enzyme
2.3 MCT-rich coconut oil can prevent the rise of blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels
Why should we take care of our day-to-day stress?
Long-term stress level is harmful to our health. Stress can cause sleep disturbance, gastrointestinal disorders that suppress our immune system, and reproductive issues. Reluctant attitude to the initial stress build up can be a caused of chronic health problem. [2]
Although we are human beings, our physiological conditions and mental status differ from each other. Every individual reacts differently to a stressed condition. Their physiological response also varies. You may have digestion issues, and others may complain of sleep disturbance. However, an irritable mood is a common symptom of a stressed person.
You may know that the central nervous system (CNS) controls most of the physiological and psychological functioning. CNS acts differently due to altering the functioning of neurotransmitters, biochemical changes, and oxidative status modifications during stress generation and continuing the situation. [1]
Stomach ache and anorexia due to delayed gastric emptying are common gastrointestinal symptoms. Sometimes diarrhea may also be associated with the stressed condition.
Some individuals activate hunger. Overeating during stressed moments causes obesity.
Frequent incidence of cold and infection are common in people who have suppressed immune functioning due to chronic stressed conditions.
Depression, anxiety, insomnia, impaired memory, confusion, difficulty in decision making, and mental clouding are certain nervous system-related issues associated with excessive stress conditions.
Blood pressure fluctuation, cholesterol level, and blood glucose level due to stress build-up increase the risk of heart disease. [3]
Evidential support for stress relieving the effect of MCT oil
There are multiple research findings that support the stress-relieving effect of MCT.
MCT oil treatment prevents depression
Stressed-induced depression leads to fatigue and immobility. Affected individuals do their work through forceful action. A forced swim test model result reported that MCT oil treatment could prevent depression and associated immobility compared with the untreated condition or treated with diazepam. [1]
Figure 1 A: This graphical representation showed that treatment with MCT oil product (VCO) requires much less immobility time.
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4247320/
In 2013, a published article in the Journal of Functional Food reported that dietary intake of MCT oil-containing products has a significant preventive effect against stress-induced depression. [4]
MCT oil treatment balances oxidation and antioxidant enzyme
Neurological problems are associated with chronic stress conditions. Chronic stress condition causes an imbalance between oxidation and antioxidant enzyme functioning. Prolonged untreated imbalance can cause free radicals burden in different tissues, including the brain. MCT oil treatment balances oxidation and antioxidant enzyme functioning by reducing lipid peroxidation and increasing antioxidant enzyme functioning. Thus MCT oil prevents neurological damage by maintaining antioxidant levels in the brain. [1]
Figure 1B: This graphical representation showed that treatment with MCT oil product (VCO) able to create a balance between oxidation (MDA) and antioxidant enzyme (SOD).
Source: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4247320/
MCT-rich coconut oil can prevent the rise of blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels
Another research article reported that MCT-rich coconut oil can re-establish the 5-HT levels in the brain. It also restores serum biochemical profiles and helps to prevent the rise of blood sugar levels and blood cholesterol levels. Restoring 5-HT in the brain also controls psychological balance. [1]
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References
- https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4247320/
- https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/publications/stress/index.shtml
- https://academic.oup.com/jcem/article/91/2/E2/2843213
- https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/abs/pii/S1756464613000029?via%3Dihub