Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Should i include coconut milk in my diet if i have arthritis?
2 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
Not really: Only if you like the taste. It has not been proven to have any medicinal benefit.
Answered 9/28/2016
6.2k views
Thank
No: Caprilic acid which is from coconut milk helps with getting rid of yeast esp in gut.
Answered 7/5/2012
6.2k views
Thank
Yes: Coconut oil massage with heat helps relieve pain. Caprilic acid from coconut oil helps get rid of systemic yeast infection like candidiasis.
Answered 9/28/2016
6.2k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
Is rice milk or coconut water healthy? Do they contain too much sugar?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it true that drinking coconut milk cleans all toxins from your urine? No details.
1 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I'm a 3a CKD patient . Could you tell me the pro and con of coconut milk powder to me!
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What are the foods good to decrease uric acid? Are curd, coconut & milk good for uric acid?
4 doctors weighed in across 3 answers
People also searched for:
I have diverticulitis and am currently on a low residue diet. Is coconut milk ok?
Is coconut milk safe for candida diet?
LDL and total cholesterol has changed 25 points in 4 months to 223. HDL at 68 and tri are normal and haven't changed. no weight change or lifestyle/diet change. TSH has remained elevated with TPO neg (hovering around 7.0) Realized I've added coconut milk
Does coconut milk high in cholesterol?
Is it bad to overboil coconut milk on the stove if you heated it for 20-25 minutes?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
