Is Coconut Oil really good for you?

Whacked

Whacked

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I subscribed to the notion that Coconut Oil's saturated fat is heart healthy and can even increase HDL

I've been reading some conflicting literature lately that is making me question my conviction.

Any intelligent data-based insight?

This is just one article of many that condemn it.


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Well, the Pritkin article is nonsense with a lot of dated information. With what is known now, this constant focus on cholesterol levels is pointless and probably dangerous as well due to the fear of eating fats.
 
AGREED as lipid levels are not the most significant factor anymore (homocysteine and CRP levels and lipoprotein partial size are highly considered these days).

However, I don't think it's prudent to throw the baby out w the bath water. Lipid levels remain "a" factor of several.
 
I think it is. Yeah it saturated, but it's mostly MCTs. The Stearic and Lauric acid are beneficial. I feel that as long as you stay within your fat macros, Coconut oil is a good choice. It doesn't have the highest flash point, but it's high enough for some eggs in a cast iron pan.
 
I have a problem with my blood sugar going low a lot (1) Tablespoon in my oat meal in the morning has cut done on the hypoglycemic episode by about 80%, so I like it!
 
I get tired of the taste and smell.
 
Look up e pharms coconut oil. I'm sure he has a bunch of studies cited you can look at for a more in depth analysis.

Edit-they don't. I'll see what I can dig up.
 
One noticeable benefit that I've found to be true is the teeth whitening. Oil pulling with it really whitens the teeth...and pretty quickly too.
 
Whacked said:
I subscribed to the notion that Coconut Oil's saturated fat is heart healthy and can even increase HDL

I've been reading some conflicting literature lately that is making me question my conviction.

Any intelligent data-based insight?

This is just one article of many that condemn it.


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there are no miracle fats….

There are fruits and veggies. Get that right while eliminating the garbage and everything will be ok..
 
So what's the conclusion, good or bad?

I was told that you can use coconut oil for performance but not sure I want to use it since it supposed to be bad for the cholesterol..?
 
alwaysfirst said:
So what's the conclusion, good or bad?

I was told that you can use coconut oil for performance but not sure I want to use it since it supposed to be bad for the cholesterol..?
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I don't look at it for performance. I use it for cooking due to the smoke point being better than olive oil. Plus, I like the flavor it adds to my food. It is also good for a touch of coconut flavor to shakes or sludge.

In terms of cholesterol, I recently had my blood work done and mine is unchanged. If you're worried about it, treat it like everything else in life;moderation.
 
alwaysfirst said:
So what's the conclusion, good or bad?

I was told that you can use coconut oil for performance but not sure I want to use it since it supposed to be bad for the cholesterol..?
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Better than Corn Oil :) The 'Performance' aspect is probably due to the high MCT content - read up on MCTs. Like everyone has said, there's no 'Magic', but as long as you stay within your fat macro, I'd use Olive and Coconut here and there - like AntM said, it's good for cooking.
 
Volvo140G said:
Didn't u say you've used it as lube?
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You can use it for that it you want, or massage oil. Also works for shaving and moisturizing, my gf uses it for her legs.

It can be used for cooking and cosmetic purposes and it fairly cheap. I just use it to cook, but others like it for many purposes.
 
Nobody is taking it in pill form? I bought organic and the regular one. This die off effect sucks. I'm so sleepy since I took it.
 
51FTY said:
Nobody is taking it in pill form? I bought organic and the regular one. This die off effect sucks. I'm so sleepy since I took it.
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It is more expensive when in pill form. When you factor in how much less of it you actually get. Plus, I like the taste in shakes and for cooking.
 
51FTY said:
Nobody is taking it in pill form? I bought organic and the regular one. This die off effect sucks. I'm so sleepy since I took it.
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Sleepy from coconut oil?
 
I bought it to help with back pain. I didn't know it detoxes everything, until after I took it. I took it before the gym and had a horrible workout and was dead tired from it. I did the salt flush today and I immediately felt better. I bought two kinds but the organic had so many more reviews with all positive results.
 
Veggies yes; Fruits not as much...

During our evolution fruits were available during summer and early autumn, exactly when mammals should be accumulating body fat for the winter.

It is not accidental that the liver converts fructose immediately to fat rather than burning it.

It is also not accidental that fructose raises insulin far less than glucose and does not require insulin for absorption. Insulin spikes can create satiation which stops one from eating those berries while they are still available.

Modern fruit is available year-round and has been selected for both greater size and greater fructose content.

How much of the year should one spend preparing for winter?
 
bcruder said:
Veggies yes; Fruits not as much...

During our evolution fruits were available during summer and early autumn, exactly when mammals should be accumulating body fat for the winter.

It is not accidental that the liver converts fructose immediately to fat rather than burning it.

It is also not accidental that fructose raises insulin far less than glucose and does not require insulin for absorption. Insulin spikes can create satiation which stops one from eating those berries while they are still available.

Modern fruit is available year-round and has been selected for both greater size and greater fructose content.

How much of the year should one spend preparing for winter?
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Im not so sure this logic is sound. Fibre and water play a huge role in satiety. Ever tried eating 3 apples back to back and found it hard?

Also, getting fat off fruit? Yeah, no
 
I think AntM hit it on the head - moderation. It isn't like you're about to eat an entire jar of coconut oil in a day. When I'm on a normal diet, I use it to cook with and may put a tablespoon in shakes, coffee, etc. from time to time. I think it gives some energy/nutrition/calories. MCTs are good, there are benefits that only coconut oil seems to provide, and I probably rarely have more than 3 tablespoons in a day.

Olive oil will be bad for you too, if you over-consume, and everyone thinks that is so, so healthy. In reality, it has far fewer health benefits than coconut oil, in my mind, but just isn't as dangerous if you consider over-consumption the norm.

People focus on all the wrong things. It's like dieting - everyone becomes concerned with carbs and insulin spikes, but who cares about those things if you're in a caloric deficit? What does it matter if you get an insulin spike if there is nothing to store? What does it matter if you take something that can raise cholesterol if your body is burning it all and none of it is staying around?

In other words, the overall context of your diet/activity plays a bigger role than where you get a specific fat from.

As far as eating fruits ....there is a ton of data out there it seems that suggests the fact that fruits have fiber mixed with fructose is what makes them OK. The problem is eating large amounts of concentrated fructose without any fiber. At least this is the common thinking of the day. But even using the "preparing for winter" argument, well, then, it is ok in moderation.
 
HIT4ME said:
I think AntM hit it on the head - moderation. It isn't like you're about to eat an entire jar of coconut oil in a day. When I'm on a normal diet, I use it to cook with and may put a tablespoon in shakes, coffee, etc. from time to time. I think it gives some energy/nutrition/calories. MCTs are good, there are benefits that only coconut oil seems to provide, and I probably rarely have more than 3 tablespoons in a day.

Olive oil will be bad for you too, if you over-consume, and everyone thinks that is so, so healthy. In reality, it has far fewer health benefits than coconut oil, in my mind, but just isn't as dangerous if you consider over-consumption the norm.

People focus on all the wrong things. It's like dieting - everyone becomes concerned with carbs and insulin spikes, but who cares about those things if you're in a caloric deficit? What does it matter if you get an insulin spike if there is nothing to store? What does it matter if you take something that can raise cholesterol if your body is burning it all and none of it is staying around?

In other words, the overall context of your diet/activity plays a bigger role than where you get a specific fat from.

As far as eating fruits ....there is a ton of data out there it seems that suggests the fact that fruits have fiber mixed with fructose is what makes them OK. The problem is eating large amounts of concentrated fructose without any fiber. At least this is the common thinking of the day. But even using the "preparing for winter" argument, well, then, it is ok in moderation.
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Too true.

HFCS is the basis for much of the negative fructise research. Eliminate that and fuctise doesnt appear as evil
 
bcruder said:
It is not accidental that the liver converts fructose immediately to fat rather than burning it.
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Huh? The liver can utilize fructose just fine.

Regarding coconut oil - it's perfectly healthy. I don't think it's the 'miracle fat' that people make it out to be, but I think along with a good olive oil, it's one of the best fats to cook with.
 
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