Comments on: 8 Coconut Oil Health Benefits + Effects on Heart Health

By: Laura Michel

Laura Michel — Wed, 05 Feb 2020 10:02:10 +0000

There really is more to coconut oil than meets the eye! Just remember that most commercial coconut oils have a rather low MCT content. So, you should try to choose a brand that boasts around 50 percent MCTs.

By: David Clark

David Clark — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 20:50:11 +0000

Good point, however, there are a lot of cultures that cook in coconut oil, like the Indonesians, East and West Indians, along with probably others I haven’t researched yet. My belief is that the oil is great for cooking since it is the most stable oil in terms of high heat and oxidation, but not really meant to be eaten as a food. Any oils should be kept to a minimum in the diet.

By: David Clark

David Clark — Thu, 21 Dec 2017 20:45:43 +0000

Interesting, i just read the MCT oil link, which was pretty negative (especially for th2 dominant), and then this article which extolls the benefits of coconut oil (which you say is 65% MCT oil). Not sure what to gleen out of the two articles. I have been using mostly coconut oil for years, I am th2 dominant and have allergies. Sooooooo…..I think I will experiment for a few weeks of no coconut oil and see how my allergies do, if they are better/eliminated, I would tend to believe your MCT article more, if not, I may continue to use coconut oil, but more sparingly, just to be safe.

By: Vy

Vy — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 11:05:18 +0000

Joe, any updates after the recent negative press on Coconut oil?
such as in the Guardian

By: Peter Rutkiewicz

Peter Rutkiewicz — Fri, 19 May 2017 03:49:17 +0000

Just an anecdotal experience to relate: I used to cook eggs in Soybean Oil, but it made me feel lethargic (I thought it was the eggs). Switched to Canola Oil (rapeseed) which was a little better. Then I read about Olive Oil, found a very light one and switched to it which was a significant difference: no lethargy or feeling of fullness with olive oil. After reading more recently about virgin coconut oil, I bought some and gave it a try. What a difference. Instead of lethargy or fullness, I felt more energy after eating eggs. I was able to increase eggs in my diet significantly (2-3 a day) but had to add 5-10 mg Biotin to my supplements because the egg white has a protein that binds with Biotin so you become functionally deficient. Bottom line: my experience with virgin coconut oil was a pleasant surprise and an energy boost and I recommend you try it for cooking. The medium chain triglycerides have a lot of benefits for the heart, liver and kidneys. My cholesterol is consistently in the 100-120 range (low end).

By: Nihraj

Nihraj — Sun, 09 Apr 2017 17:08:41 +0000

Hi, I love your website, thanks for the efforts.

I found it little contradicting information about coconut oil, here the article says it’s good and the other articles of yours says it’s bad, which one to follow please, especially the articles are not dated even though comment-wise it seems this article is more recent
https://selfhacked.com/blog/benefits-of-coconut-oil/

By: Joseph M. Cohen

Joseph M. Cohen — Wed, 21 Sep 2016 03:04:26 +0000

In reply to Laura King. Substitute with ghee. I have many clients from Oz. You might not need blood tests.

By: Laura King

Laura King — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 10:01:53 +0000

Hi, I did some allergy testing a few years ago and coconut came up as a food to avoid. Which is a real bummer as it is so good for you. I tried a little bit every now and then but then one day I was lightly frying chicken in coconut oil and I had severe spasms which caused me to be hospitalized for the night. So I tend to steer clear of it now. I am interested in getting your cook book but what can I substitute the coconut for.? Also I am in Australia, do you take clients from Oz, via Skype – if so would the blood test I do here be relevant to your US markers. Great website, as I am typing this histamine levels are sky high and I am having a wobbly. Just popped some DOA and Telfast (Fexo) hoping it is going to calm the farm.
You are doing great work, budget is a bit tight this month so will need to save a bit for a consult but would like to get bloods done in the meantime – I think I can get some of them done on medicare here. Cheers – God Bless and you are an angel.
Laura King

By: Pat

Pat — Thu, 01 Sep 2016 04:29:48 +0000

Polynesians don’t eat coconut oil, they eat the whole unprocessed coconut meat- a very significant difference- like the difference between whole wheat and white flour. Other reviews of the scientific literature are much less favorable to coconut oil. Could some cherry- picking be going on? See for example,
http://ucdintegrativemedicine.com/2016/04/coconut-oil-the-ultimate-guide/#gs.wwkeGEs