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Is coconut oil good for you? if so how is it when its all saturated fat?
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Nuts for coconut: Coconut oil is naturally saturated and not strutted through a man-made process. It contains medium chain fatty acids that are easily absorbed and converted to ketones - the ketones are a great source of energy for the cells of the the brain! Coconut oil has also been fount to have some natural antibiotic activity as well. So go ahead - go nuts for coconut!
Answered 7/23/2014
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Small amounts: Have shown positive results in weight reduction but don't understand the mechanism . It is now being studied and in small amounts does se to provide health benefits .
Answered 7/23/2014
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Good for you: Historically, coconut oil was thought to be bad for you due to having so much saturated fat content. More recent research has demonstrated multiple benefits. These include improved complexion and cardiovascular health.
Answered 7/23/2014
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