The American Heart Association, US Department of Agriculture and the American Dietetic Association warns against consuming coconut oil due to the high content of saturated fat, which can raise cholesterol and blood lipids, may cause heart disease. However, some small studies recently have shown that coconut oil, extra virgin coconut oil is mainly organic, may have some health benefits when consumed in small amounts. Several studies using hydrogenated coconut oil containing trans fats, which have been associated with LDL cholesterol […]

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