Question 1

is coconut oil good for you?

Accepted Answer

Coconut oil: Yes, it has healthy fats (medium chain fatty acids) which the body can use immediately for energy and is an overall very healthy oil to consume (the other being olive).  You can cook with it as well.

Question 2

is it ok to use coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Depends.: It works to moisten hair & skin & has an antimicrobial effect.  After drinking coconut oil some people feel full &  hunger is suppressed.  But people who ingest a couple of tablespoons of coconut oil per day have a high incidence of nausea & vomiting. Coconut oil has the highest saturated fat content of all oils with more than 13 grams of fat per tbs.

Question 3

is coconut oil actually healthy?

Accepted Answer

Pros of coconut oil: ...contains good mono- &amp; polyunsaturated fats, &amp; has no trans fat. Also, virgin coconut oil might have a positive effect on cholesterol levels &amp; help protect against heart disease. Keep in mind its still high in saturated fat so don't replace all your cooking oil with it, use in moderation, &amp; figure into your daily calorie &amp; fat count. (Ref. bhg.com)

Question 4

can you refrigerate coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Yes you can: In cooler weather coconut oil will solidify.
In the refrigerator it will actually really harden up.
It will keep longer as in shelf life and delay rancidity.

Question 5

is coconut oil really bad for you?

Accepted Answer

VERY bad.: Coconut oil if popular right now, but it is not a healthy oil.  It is highly saturated (just like lard).  Saturated oils are shown to promote atherosclerosis and vascular disease.

Question 6

are there coconut oil pills i can take?

Accepted Answer

Yes: I have had several patients find these at out local health food store. One is made by now brand, there are others i'm sure.

Question 7

are there any good uses for coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Benefits of coconut: oil include hair care, skin care and cooking uses.

Question 8

is coconut oil good protection from the sun?

Accepted Answer

Only sun blocker: If possible avoiding is the best protection from uv rays of sun, then uv blocking agents  & wearing sun glasses, coconut oil may help the skin but will not block uv rays.

Question 9

what are healthy substitutes for coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Monounsaturated oils: Consider avocado oil for both cooking and as an ingredient for most things you'd do with coconut oil. Avoid dietary fat sources which contain trans fats; consider nut oils, avocado oil, or extra virgin olive oil as good alternatives.

Question 10

what are different body uses for coconut oil?

Accepted Answer

Multiple....: 1. could use as a moisturizer on skin
2. could eat / use as a food fat in stomach
3. basic oil for sunscreen on skin
5. might make a nice perfume behind ears
77 more uses on Dr Axe.com
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