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I wanted to start taking 1tbsp of coconut oil a day for health but my ldl is high. is this a bad idea or is it really healthy? tyvm
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Bad idea: Coconut oil will not do you any good. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!
Answered 4/26/2020
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