What's with the sudden rage for coconut oil? Do you use it?!


Question: What's with the sudden rage for coconut oil.? Do you use it.?
I know people who are taking it, some friend of mine has a book that claims it has all kinds of health benefits. Do you use coconut oil and, if so, what benefits have you seen from it.?Health Question & Answer


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With supplements, there's always going to be a fad product that comes on the market and seems huge for a short time. Coconut Oil has a lot of benefits especially for energy and cooking (a better alternative than other cooking oils, mostly), plus it can help a little for skin health (moisturizing and whatnot, but usually when used externally).
I know there are some that say it's unhealthy because it's mostly saturated fat, but it's a good saturated fat that's made up primarily of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that your body metabolizes quickly for energy. Unfortunately, too many people today just look at the surface information and don't look at the details when it comes to things like this... similar to how people just saw "fat" on a label back in the 90s and avoided it (which made a lot of people on the fat-free diets very sick/unhealthy). The MCTs are very healthy and beneficial, which is why it's so popular.

Personally, I haven't seen Coconut Oil as being as big of a fad as other products (mostly because you don't see as much spam about it than you see with other products), but it has jumped up in popularity more recently. It's been a while since I've used Coconut Oil, but energy is the main impact from it. I hope I helped!Health Question & Answer

.I must admit a few yrs ago when I gained some serious weight after a severe auto accident, my cousin recommended it a tablespoon a day to eat, claimed it would burn calories and body fat Well it was yuck, and I gained even more weight. So occasionally I put it in my hair, but after using so much soap to get it out, it defeats the purpose!
I have used it to cook but it is so high in fat, and everything gets too over loaded with the flavor, it has been a while.I cannot stand the smell of it after choking it down! I m sure it has some unknown health uses, but those seem to change all the time, depending on who is profitting or where the source came from and who paid to research it.Other then a good moisturizer and eating it raw, I have no use for the oil. It must be good, even though some argue that its high in fat, its not animal fat, certain fats all have advantages and disadvantages depending on how they help other proteins or vitamins absorb in your system! Check the book out, but don't over do it! Health Question & Answer

It's about the unhealthiest plant based oil you can get because of its saturated fat content. Might as well use bacon grease if you want saturated fat.

Every reliable medical authority considers it an unhealthy oil.

For healthy oils, olive is a great choice, and canola is fine where higher temps are used.

I might use coconut oil based soaps, but never for cooking or food.Health Question & Answer

I use all the time to cook. I use it on my body as a moisturizer( I do not use lotions filled with chemicals), I put it in my face and body scrubs I do once a week. it is in the castile soap I use for washing clothes, facial wash, hand soap,cleaning, pretty much everything. It is a powerful cleaner in hair, if you have hard water, use commerical shampoo with tons of toxins, or have a certain type of hair it may be hard to get out. I have been using organic shampoo for years now so I can use it. It only takes a very small amount.

I have used it for years now, can not believe it has taken so long for people to find interest in it.Health Question & Answer

I drank some one time. It's supposed to be good for you. I didn't notice any difference.

Edit: Wow! I learned something.Health Question & Answer

yes, i use it every day on my hair... it helps in hair growth... apply it on ur face and wash it of after 10 mins... it will leave ur skin glowing! i bet u!Health Question & Answer



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