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Is coconut oil bad for your cholesterol .

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Oil : I wouldn't recommend lots of any oil including coconut.

Answered 7/31/2013

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Dr. Steven Charlap answered

Specializes in Holistic Medicine

Complicated: Coconut oil actually is not healthy but it is a good alternative to butter and margarine for baking purposes. Its main fat, a saturated fat called lauric acid, may have some anti-infection benefits and is believed tor raise good cholesterol. However, few studies in humans have actually been done. Most studies done are from brazil and philippines, where coconut products are a major export.

Answered 1/5/2019

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