I'm posting a new thread about Coconut oil, as there are many misconceptions about it's use and affect on the body.
There is a misconception spread among many people that coconut oil is not good for the heart. This is because it contains a large quantity of saturated fats. However, coconut oil is beneficial for the heart. It contains about 50% lauric acid, which helps in preventing various heart problems including high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. The saturated fats present in coconut oil are not harmful as it happens in case of other vegetables oils. It does not lead to increase in LDL levels. It also reduces the incidence of injury in arteries and therefore helps in preventing atherosclerosis.
Other benefits are that it increases the metabolism and appears to be beneficial to weight loss. The Prism Christian weight loss program encourages their members to use Coconut Oil, replacing other oils in their members diets as they have seen marked results in weight loss when their members use this Virgin Coconut Oil.
The saturated fats in coconut oil are not harmful to the body as in the case of other high saturated fats, because it is a medium chain fat that the body can easily break down. Read more in a portion of the article I found on livestrong.
"According to a 2010 study in the "International Journal of Food Sciences and Nutrition," medium-chain triglycerides, or MCT, are triglycerides with a fatty acid chain length of six to 10 carbon atoms. These fatty acids differ from long-chain triglycerides because of their solubility in water, which leads them to be absorbed at a faster rate. This study reports that these triglycerides are less susceptible to being stored into adipose tissue stores. They are primarily researched for benefits in relation to health and exercise. There are several sources of these triglycerides.
Coconut Oil
According to the Mayo Clinic, coconut oil is a good source of medium-chain triglycerides. A report in Medical News Today states that when you consume coconut oil, it is not stored in the fat and also may boost metabolism. The report informs that unlike long-chain triglycerides, this source of triglycerides may therefore promote weight loss and prevent obesity."
Read more:
http://www.livestrong.com/article/31643 ... z24fOxi8igOther benefits are that it increases the metabolism and appears to be beneficial to weight loss. The Prism Christian weight loss program encourages their members to use Coconut Oil, replacing other oils in their members diets as they have seen marked results in weight loss when their members use this Virgin Coconut Oil.