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Is it ok to take coconut oil by mouth everyday? thanks in advance doctor
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Minimal: any ingested oils can cause diarrhea or GI intolerance: not sure why you want to use this daily- cannot hurt but can cause side effects/
Answered 3/27/2015
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In moderation: Coconut oil is a natural plant saturated fat that may have some health benefits. This is thought to be because it contains medium chain triglycerides. It has 117 Cal per tablespoon.
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