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Can oil pulling with coconut oil give you a sore throat?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Not quite sure.: I didn't understand "can oil pulling"? However, the interesting thing about ingesting coconut oil is that it is touted to be a remedy for sore throats but other people report developing a sore throat after taking in coconut oil.

Dr Refai agreed

Answered 2/11/2020

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