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A 72-year-old female asked:
There is a trend to use coconut oil for cooking and coconut milk for drinks. could these cause cloresterol problems?
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Dr. Orlando Defferanswered
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Cholesterol : Yes, bad choleaterol comes from mainly polysayurated fats. Always bake instead of fry when possible. Nothing more important than healthy low fat diet and exercise to decrease cardiovascular risk.
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