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    Harvard Medical Professor Calls Coconut Oil “Pure Poison”

    The fact that the medical system and the U.S. government diet police (USDA and FDA) are very upset that Americans are eating more coconut oil is very obvious.

    They are trying hard to sway public opinion, using the corporate-sponsored “mainstream” media.

    The corporate-sponsored “mainstream” media, funded in large part by the pharmaceutical industry, is promoting a lecture given in German by a Harvard medical professor who claims that coconut oil is “pure poison.”

    The lecture was given by Dr. Karin Michels, the director of the Institute for Prevention and Tumor Epidemiology at the University of Freiburg and a professor at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

    Now, before I expose the old same tired lies the medical system and its media proponents claim about coconut oil, and the reasons why they are doing so, just consider the logic of making such a statement as “coconut oil is pure poison.”

    While coconut oil has only become popular in the U.S. again in recent years, it is a traditional food that has been consumed in tropical climates where coconuts grow for many thousands of years.

    Is it reasonable to think that all these billions of people have been poisoning themselves due to their consumption of coconut oil for the past several thousand years?

    If it were truly a poison leading to heart disease and bad health, wouldn’t we be seeing an increase in many health problems among the millions of Americans who now use it as their primary dietary oil?

    Is there any evidence at all for any of Dr. Michels claims?

    No.

    The only reason her comments and lecture are going viral today, and being promoted by the corporate media, is because of her “credentials.” In the field of logic this is called a fallacy of “appeal to authority,” as we are just supposed to accept her word on it without any evidence.

    What Dr. Michels uses to explain her position is a failed theory of heart disease called the “lipid theory of heart disease” which condemns saturated fat as something terrible that is to be avoided at all costs.

    Using this theory, which has been thoroughly debunked by actual science, coconut oil then is condemned as guilty by association, since it has the highest amount of saturated fat than any other dietary oil.

    The real reason coconut oil is being attacked in the corporate media by the medical system, is because it is a threat to their toxic drugs. Because outside of the U.S., the peer reviewed literature is publishing more and more studies showing just how healthy coconut oil really is, and how it is being used in nutritional protocols to help cure many diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s disease.

    Last year (2017) the American Heart Association issued a “Presidential Advisory” on “Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease” in which it condemned coconut oil, and recommended that people not consume it.

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    Yeah I am not buying this junk science. I did a lot of research and observations on my own and I feel so much better when I use organic virgin Coconut Oil, organic Ghee and organic butter.

    Coconut Oil’s Bad Rap

    How did the food manufacturers manage to discredit an oil used by civilizations throughout history that didn’t experience the rate of disease that we in the United States currently face?

    Dr. Thomas Brenna of Cornell University explained the magic trick the food industry pulled on this amazing oil. “Most of the studies involving coconut oil were done with partially hydrogenated coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil, which has not been chemically treated, is a different thing in terms of a health risk perspective.”

    His research made it clear that natural, organic coconut oil was not the culprit. Once coconut oil is chemically altered to a hydrogenated state, it is no longer natural or organic. They are two very different products and have opposite effects on the human body.

    Dr. Brenna’s findings were supported by Dr. Ancel Keys.

    In the 1950s, Dr. Keys suspected a link between heart disease and hydrogenated oils. He began a series of studies to test his hypothesis. He investigated a Wisconsin dairy farmer whom initially had cholesterol levels that neared 1000, exceptionally higher than the United States “normal” range of 200-230.

    Dr. Keys put him on a diet that replaced margarine with coconut oil. His cholesterol level dropped to 300 in one week. He changed the man’s diet again, adding back the margarine that had been part of his daily food intake. Within days, his cholesterol went back up. On a side note, the topic of cholesterol and heart disease is a topic for another article altogether. Despite what you hear, the research actually indicates that cholesterol does not cause heart disease.

    This particular experiment raised public awareness and there were health concerns by consumers. The vegetable oil industry proceeded to divert the public’s attention by criticizing and attacking all tropical oils – particularly coconut oil. The soybean industry followed suit. Soon enough, the public quieted down and the manufacturers went back to “business as usual.”

    A group of researchers published a paper in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition in 1981 about their study of two groups of Polynesians. Both groups were instructed to consume coconut oil as their primary source of energy. The results showed positive circulatory and vascular functions in both populations. There was no indication that high saturated fat intake caused harm. The “French Paradox” – a study on low death rates related to coronary heart diseases despite increased intake of saturated fat – confirmed their findings.
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    Coconut oil is awesome. And it's not just for cooking in the kitchen.......
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    Those physicians will have to charge more so people will believe them when they say stupid stuff.

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    THIS IS GREAT NEWS!

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    You may have heard recently that Harvard epidemiologist Karin Michels gave a lecture this summer on nutrition in Germany in which she called coconut oil “pure poison” and “one of the worst foods you can eat.” Those statements got a lot of attention, and now a high-ranking official in India is firing back.
    Coconut oil is widely used in India, and Michels’s comments are “unsubstantiated and inconsiderate,” wrote B.N. Srinivasa Murthy, India’s horticulture commissioner, in a letter to the dean of the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health that was obtained by the Washington Post. Murthy also asked the dean to take “corrective measures” and retract the Michels comments, which made “negative statements against the revered crop of billions.”
    In an interview with the Post, Murthy said that Michels’s lecture also came up at a recent meeting of the Asia Pacific Coconut Community. “There was a little bit of anguish,” he said. “I wondered what had made her make this statement.”
    A publicist for the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health did not respond to Yahoo Lifestyle’s request for comment.

    More at: https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/indi...163238277.html
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    But movie house or theater popcorn tastes great and is such a guilty sin!!!



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    All oils have good and bad properties. None of them are inherently deadly or "miracles". They will neither kill you nor help you live forever. Though too much of any of them can be bad for you. Everything in moderation.
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    53 Abstracts with Coconut Oil Research
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    16 Proven Health Benefits & Uses Of Coconut Oil

    Wondering what coconut oil is good for? Well, health benefits of coconut oil include improving heart health by increasing the HDL cholesterol levels, promoting weight loss, treating yeast infections, skin care, hair care, improving digestion, and boosting immunity against a host of infections and diseases. The oil is used not just in tropical countries, where coconut plantations are abundant, but also in the U.S., Canada, Europe, and Australia. People are discovering the wonders this oil can create, and it is again gaining popularity throughout the world.

    Let us look at some of the known benefits of this oil.

    Health Benefits
    Coconut oil has several health benefits, the most important ones being its usefulness in hair care and skin care. [1]

    Increases levels of HDL Cholesterol
    According to Walter C. Willett, M.D., Harvard Medical School, coconut oil helps to increase the levels of HDL cholesterol (good cholesterol) that aid in improving heart health. [2]

    Promotes Weight Loss by Burning Fat
    Coconut oil is useful for weight loss too. [3] Unrefined, cold pressed coconut oil for hair, skin, and cooking contains short and medium-chain fatty acids that help in taking off excessive weight.

    Research suggests that it helps reduce abdominal obesity in women. It is also easy to digest as compared to other edible oils and helps in healthy functioning of the thyroid and endocrine system. Further, it increases the body’s metabolic rate by removing stress on the pancreas, thereby, burning more energy and helping obese and overweight people lose weight. [4]

    Hence, people living in tropical coastal areas, who use coconut oil every day as their primary cooking oil, are normally not fat, obese or overweight. Several people focus on exercises to lose weight, from using indoor machines like leg press machines to outdoor exercises like running and playing sports. [5] While this is a good approach to lose weight, including products like coconut oil enhances your weight loss efforts.

    Improves Heart Health
    The lauric acid present in coconut oil helps in actively preventing various heart problems like high cholesterol levels and high blood pressure. It does not lead to an increase in LDL cholesterol levels, and it reduces the incidence of injury and damage to arteries and therefore helps in preventing atherosclerosis.

    A study suggests that intake of this oil may help in maintaining healthy lipid profiles in pre-menopausal women. [6] So, finally, is it good or bad for the heart?

    Well, if you are using it for edible purposes, check your cholesterol levels regularly. If you find them increasing, it is better to stop the intake. In any case, do consult a professional medical practitioner before you start consuming coconut oil. Never play with your (and someone else’s) heart!

    Hair Care
    Do you know the reason for long and shining hair of women in tropical coastal regions? Yes, it is coconut oil.

    Women in tropical coastal regions of the world use this oil for their hair almost daily. This thick butter-like oil helps in a healthy growth of your hair and gives a shine to those strands. It is also highly effective in reducing protein loss, which if unchecked can lead to various unhealthy qualities in your hair. [7] Due to low molecular weight, it is able to penetrate the hair shaft and prevent hair damage. [7]

    This is the reason why it is used as a hair care oil, and in the manufacturing of various conditioners and dandruff relief creams. The best variety for healthy hair is organic extra virgin coconut oil. Just apply it topically to your hair or use a coconut oil hair mask.

    Worried about damaged hair? Again coconut oil is the solution. It is an excellent conditioner and helps the re-growth process of damaged hair. It also provides the essential proteins required for nourishing and healing damaged hair. Research studies indicate that it provides better protection to hair from damage caused by hygral fatigue. [8]

    By regularly massaging your head with it, you can ensure that your scalp is dandruff free, even if your scalp is chronically dry. It also helps in keeping your hair and scalp free from lice infestation.

    Skin Care
    Did you know that coconut oil works great for skin? Well according to a 2018 study on the effects of plant oils on the skin, coconut oil is found to be rich in antibacterial, anti-aging, antioxidant, wound healing, and anti-inflammatory properties. [9]

    It also helps in treating various skin problems that include the following:

    Eczema & psoriasis: Topical application of virgin coconut oil reduces the severity of these conditions.
    UV radiation: Coconut oil protects the skin against the harmful effects of UV rays. [10]
    Dermatitis: A study by Allison L. [11] Goddard and Peter A. Lio suggests that coconut oil is effective in relieving symptoms of atopic dermatitis as compared to mineral oil. [12] Another study found that virgin coconut oil can be used as an effective way of treating atopic dermatitis
    Skin wound: Virgin coconut oil helps to speed up wound healing.
    Xerosis [13] or dry skin: Pure cold-pressed, organic, non-GMO coconut oil is an excellent massage oil that acts as an effective moisturizer for all types of skin, including dry skin.
    Antimicrobial activity: Monolaurin is an active component of coconut oil that is found to be antibacterial, antiviral, and antifungal in nature. It protects against the harmful effects of bacteria such as Staphylococcus aureus that causes pimples and other skin infections.
    Burns: Use of coconut oil helps in effectively treating burns
    Other: Skin barrier repair
    Unlike mineral oil, there is no chance of having any adverse side effects on the skin from the application of this oil. Therefore, it has been safely used for thousands of years for preventing dryness and flaking of skin.

    For this exact reason, this oil forms the base ingredient of various body care products like soaps, lotions, and creams that are used for skin care. What more? It also delays the appearance of wrinkles and sagging of skin, which normally accompany aging.

    Coconut Oil aids in Treating Alzheimer’s disease
    A recent research suggests that the use of coconut oil improves the cognitive abilities of Alzheimer’s patients. [14] MCTs found in coconut oil are a great source of ketone that is associated with improving memory. [15] [16] But more clinical and scientific data is needed to ascertain whether coconut oil actually boosts the functioning of the brain in any form. NIH is currently running a clinical trial to find the same. [17]

    Coconut Oil helps Prevent Yeast Infection – Candida
    Candida, also known as systemic candidiasis, is a tragic disease caused by an excessive and uncontrolled growth of yeast called Candida albicans in the stomach. A study on coconut oil suggests that it provides relief from the inflammation caused by candida, both externally and internally. [18] Its high moisture retaining capacity keeps the skin from cracking or peeling off. Capric acid, caprylic acid, caproic acid, myristic acid, and lauric acid found in coconut oil help in eliminating Candida albicans.

    Further, unlike other pharmaceutical treatments for candida, the effect of coconut oil is gradual and not drastic or sudden, which gives the patient an appropriate amount of time to get used to the withdrawal symptoms or Herxheimer reactions (the name given to the symptoms accompanying body’s rejection of toxins generated during elimination of these fungi). But in the treatment of this condition, people should systematically and gradually increase their dosages of coconut oil, and shouldn’t initially start with a large quantity.

    Speeds Up Healing
    When applied to infected areas, coconut oil forms a chemical layer that protects the infected body part from external dust, air, fungi, bacteria, and viruses. It is highly effective on bruises because it speeds up the healing process of damaged tissues.

    Coconut Oil is good for Improving Your Immunity
    Coconut oil strengthens the immune system because it contains antimicrobial lipids, lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid, which have antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral properties. The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin, which research has supported as an effective way to deal with viruses and bacteria that cause diseases like herpes, influenza, cytomegalovirus, and even HIV. Coconut oil helps in fighting harmful bacteria like Listeria monocytogenes and Helicobacter pylori, and harmful protozoa such as Giardia lamblia.

    Coconut Oil Prevents IBS and other Digestive Issues
    Liquid coconut oil helps improve the digestive system, and thus, prevents various stomach problems including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). The saturated fats present in it have antimicrobial properties and help in dealing with various bacteria, fungi, and parasites that can cause indigestion. Coconut oil is effective in relieving constipation. It also helps in the absorption of other nutrients such as vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

    Coconut Oil Promotes Dental Care
    Calcium is an important component of our teeth. Since coconut oil facilitates the absorption of calcium by the body, it helps in developing strong teeth. It also stops tooth decay. Recent research suggests that oil pulling using coconut oil is also beneficial in reducing plaque formation and plaque-induced gingivitis. [19]



    Coconut Oil rich in MCTs Prevents Kidney stones & Protects Liver
    The presence of medium chain triglycerides and fatty acids in coconut oil helps in preventing liver diseases. This is because those substances are easily converted into energy when they reach the liver, thus reducing its workload and also preventing accumulation of fat. It also helps in preventing kidney and gall bladder diseases and helps dissolve kidney stones. Coconut oil is also believed to be useful in keeping the pancreas healthy by treating pancreatitis.

    Helps in AIDS & Cancer Treatment
    It is believed that coconut oil plays an instrumental role in reducing the viral susceptibility of HIV and cancer patients. Preliminary research has shown an indication of this effect of coconut oil on reducing the viral load of HIV patients. [20]

    According to the Coconut Research Center, coconut oil kills the viruses that cause influenza, measles, hepatitis, herpes, SARS, and other serious health risks. [21] It also kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, pneumonia, and gonorrhea. Finally, coconut oil is also effective in the elimination of fungi and yeast that cause ringworm, athlete’s foot, thrush, and diaper rash.

    Other Benefits
    Coconut oil is strongly recommended for a number of other benefits that are explained below. Using this oil has been shown to mildly help the following:

    Stress relief: Pure coconut carrier oil for aromatherapy is very soothing and helps remove stress. Applying it to the head, followed by a gentle massage, helps eliminate mental fatigue. According to research [22], virgin coconut oil gives relief from stress and has antioxidant properties
    Diabetes: Pure coconut oil helps in controlling blood sugar, and improves the secretion of insulin. It also promotes the effective utilization of blood glucose, thereby, preventing and treating diabetes
    Bones: As mentioned earlier, coconut oil improves the ability of our body to absorb important minerals. These include calcium and magnesium, which are necessary for the development of bones. Thus, it is very useful for women who are prone to osteoporosis after middle age
    Boosts Energy: Coconut oil is often used by athletes, bodybuilders and by those who are dieting. The reason behind this is that it contains fewer calories than other oils, its fat content is easily converted into energy, and it does not lead to accumulation of fat in the heart and arteries. It helps boost energy and endurance and enhances the performance of athletes
    Use as Carrier Oil

    Carrier oils are those oils, which easily penetrate or absorb into the skin, facilitating seepage or absorption of other oils (such as essential oils) and herbal extracts when mixed into it. It is easily absorbed through the skin’s pores and thus is used as a carrier oil.

    Furthermore, being one of the most stable oils, it doesn’t go rancid, nor does it let the other oils, herbal extracts, or medicines spoil inside of it. It does not alter the properties of the oils and herbs mixed with it. It also protects the herbs and oils from microbial or fungal interactions.

    The oil is expensive in several countries; however, in tropical countries, its cost is low enough to make it affordable as a carrier oil. It is best to use pure and fractionated coconut massage oil for skincare.

    Rich source of Fatty acids that provide many benefits
    According to the USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, coconut oil contains 0 cholesterol and is a good source of energy, lipids, and various other nutrients. [23] It contains vitamins and minerals such as vitamin E, vitamin K, calcium, zinc, and iron.

    More than 90% of coconut oil consists of FFAs or free fatty acids, saturated fats (Don’t panic! It’s not as bad as it sounds, read until the end of this and your opinion may change), along with traces of a few unsaturated fatty acids, such as monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids. [24] Virgin coconut oil is no different from this.

    Saturated fatty acids
    Most of them are medium chain triglycerides, which are supposed to assimilate well into the body’s systems.

    Lauric acid: It is the chief contributor, representing more than 40% of the total, followed by capric acid, caprylic acid, myristic acid, and palmitic acid. The human body converts lauric acid into monolaurin. Lauric acid is helpful in dealing with viruses and diseases.
    Capric acid: It reacts with certain enzymes secreted by other bacteria, which subsequently converts it into a powerful antimicrobial agent, monocaprin.
    Caprylic acid, caproic acid, and myristic acid: They are rich in antimicrobial and antifungal properties
    Stearic acid: This acid has cleansing and solidifying properties. No wonder it is used for skin care products.
    Unsaturated fatty acids
    The oil contains polyunsaturated fatty acids- linoleic acid, monounsaturated fatty acids- oleic acid

    Poly-phenols
    Coconut contains gallic acid, which is also known as phenolic acid. These polyphenols are responsible for the fragrance and the taste of coconut oil. Virgin coconut oil is rich in these polyphenols.

    Derivatives of fatty acid
    It also contains betaines, ethanolamide, ethoxylates, fatty esters, fatty polysorbates, monoglycerides, and polyol esters.

    Derivatives of fatty alcohols
    Apart from the above mentioned fatty acids it also contains fatty chlorides, fatty alcohol sulfate, and fatty alcohol ether sulfate.

    How to Use and Store?
    Unlike most other oils, coconut oil has a high melting point – about 24 to 25 degrees Celsius or 76-78 Fahrenheit. Therefore, it is solid at room temperature and melts only when the temperature rises considerably. It is often in this form and is not supposed to be kept it in the refrigerator.

    If you are using it for topical purposes, especially hair care, just melt the oil (if it is solid) by keeping the bottle in the sun or soaking it in warm water.
    You can also take some oil out and put it in a small bowl and warm it.Then, take the oil on your palm and apply it to your hair.
    You can use coconut oil for cooking your favorite recipes. It can easily replace butter or vegetable oil.
    Remember, you don’t need to completely switch to the oil because then you will lose other benefits from more traditional oils and dairy products.

    In colder countries, the oil comes in good, broad containers. However, if you get it in a pack (tetra-pack or plastic pouch), after opening the pack, be sure to keep the oil in containers with a tight lid and broad mouth. This will help you scoop it out with a spoon if it solidifies. Make sure you seal the container well to avoid any attention of insects or rodents!

    I don’t like the taste of coconut oil. What should I do?

    If you are keen on trying it then may be using it in a variety of recipes, and using it in baking may help. In case if you feel nauseated then don’t force yourself to eat it. Just in case you develop allergic reactions then it is better to avoid coconut oil completely.

    The oil is available in various forms. You can try neutral tasting, steam refined coconut oil

    neutral tasting, steam refined coconut oil as it does not have a distinct taste and flavor. Coconut oil capsules are also available in the market.

    Is Coconut Oil “Poison”?
    In July 2018, a Harvard professor, Karin Michels, sparked a controversy when she labeled coconut oil as “pure poison”. [25] Michels, an epidemiologist at the Harvard TH Chan school of Public Health, said there was no scientific evidence which corroborated the health benefits of the oil and that the saturated fats in the oil were harmful to cardiovascular health. This caused an uproar in the scientific community with eminent cardiologists hitting back, saying coconut oil with its saturated fats is good for health in moderate amounts. Also, officials from the government of India and Philippines have stated publicly that her comments are wrong. [26] For now, you can safely have coconut oil in moderation, as is the advice on all foods.

    Hope this will be of some help to you. Got any suggestions? Your comments are welcome! If you find it beneficial, share this information with your friends too.
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    https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/...-2017041011513

    It's not a miracle food but it won't kill you either (unless you are consuming massive amounts of it).

    Cracking the coconut oil craze

    If you Google “coconut oil,” you’ll see a slew of stories touting the alleged health benefits of this solid white fat, which is easy to find in supermarkets these days. But how can something that’s chock-full of saturated fat — a known culprit in raising heart disease risk — be good for you?

    Coconut does have some unique qualities that enthusiasts cite to explain its alleged health benefits. But the evidence to support those claims is very thin, says Dr. Qi Sun, assistant professor in the Department of Nutrition at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

    “If you want to lower your risk of heart disease, coconut oil is not a good choice,” he says. It’s true that coconut oil tends to raise beneficial HDL cholesterol more than other fats do, possibly because coconut oil is rich in lauric acid, a fatty acid that the body processes slightly differently than it does other saturated fats.

    Coconut oil’s effect on cholesterol

    But there’s no evidence that consuming coconut oil can lower the risk of heart disease, according to an article in the April 2016 Nutrition Reviews. The study, titled “Coconut Oil Consumption and Cardiovascular Risk Factors in Humans,” reviewed findings from 21 studies, most of which examined the effects of coconut oil or coconut products on cholesterol levels. Eight were clinical trials, in which volunteers consumed different types of fats, including coconut oil, butter, and unsaturated vegetable oils (such as olive, sunflower, safflower, and corn oil) for short periods of time. Compared with the unsaturated oils, coconut oil raised total, HDL, and LDL cholesterol levels, although not as much as butter did.

    These findings jibe with results from a study by Dr. Sun and colleagues in the Nov. 23, 2016, issue of The BMJ, which examined the links between different types of saturated fatty acids and heart disease. Compared with other saturated fats (like palmitic acid, which is abundant in butter), lauric acid didn’t appear to raise heart risk quite as much. But that’s likely because American diets typically don’t include very much lauric acid, so it’s harder to detect any effect, Dr. Sun notes.

    Tropical diets are different

    Coconut oil proponents point to studies of indigenous populations in parts of India, Sri Lanka, the Philippines, and Polynesia, whose diets include copious amounts of coconut. But their traditional diets also include more fish, fruits, and vegetables than typical American diets, so this comparison isn’t valid, says Harvard Medical School professor Dr. Bruce Bistrian, who is chief of clinical nutrition at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

    Some of the coconut oil available in stores is labeled “virgin,” meaning that it’s made by pressing the liquid from coconut meat and then separating out the oil. It tastes and smells of coconut, unlike the refined, bleached, and deodorized coconut oil made from the dried coconut meat used in some processed foods and cosmetics. Virgin coconut oil contains small amounts of antioxidant compounds that may help curb inflammation, a harmful process thought to worsen heart disease. But to date, proof of any possible benefit is limited to small studies in rats and mice, says Dr. Bistrian.

    Unsaturated fats
    In contrast, there’s a wealth of data showing that diets rich in unsaturated fat, especially olive oil, may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease, Dr. Sun points out. The evidence comes not only from many observational studies (like those in the aforementioned BMJ report) but also a landmark clinical trial from Spain, which found that people who ate a Mediterranean-style diet enhanced with extra-virgin olive oil or nuts had a lower risk of heart attack, stroke, and death from heart disease than people who followed a low-fat diet.

    Of course, there’s no need to completely avoid coconut oil if you like the flavor. Some bakers use coconut oil instead of butter in baked goods, and coconut milk is a key ingredient in Thai cooking and some Indian curry dishes. Just be sure to consider these foods occasional treats, not everyday fare.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/...-2017041011513

    It's not a miracle food but it won't kill you either (unless you are consuming massive amounts of it).
    *SIGH*

    Is Coconut Oil “Poison”?

    In July 2018, a Harvard professor, Karin Michels, sparked a controversy when she labeled coconut oil as “pure poison”. [25] Michels, an epidemiologist at the Harvard TH Chan school of Public Health, said there was no scientific evidence which corroborated the health benefits of the oil and that the saturated fats in the oil were harmful to cardiovascular health. This caused an uproar in the scientific community with eminent cardiologists hitting back, saying coconut oil with its saturated fats is good for health in moderate amounts. Also, officials from the government of India and Philippines have stated publicly that her comments are wrong. [26] For now, you can safely have coconut oil in moderation, as is the advice on all foods.
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

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    Quote Originally Posted by donnay View Post
    *SIGH*
    Agrees with what I said. Also, read the last line you posted.

    For now, you can safely have coconut oil in moderation, as is the advice on all foods.
    (it uses "moderation" twice in that paragraph)
    Last edited by Zippyjuan; 09-15-2018 at 02:22 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    Agrees with what I said. Also, read the last line you posted.



    (it uses "moderation" twice in that paragraph)
    Yeah it is called reading. If you read what I posted you wouldn't have to bothered posting what you have posted. We already know what the Harvard nut-job wrote. I wonder which Big pHARMa company sponsored that nonsense?
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

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    MSM occasionally does a piece bashing herbal supplements, vitamins & the like, so this comes as no surprise.

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    Quote Originally Posted by shakey1 View Post
    MSM occasionally does a piece bashing herbal supplements, vitamins & the like, so this comes as no surprise.
    Well look who sponsors them? You very seldom see them bashing pHARMaceuticals.
    “The spirits of darkness are now among us. We have to be on guard so that we may realize what is happening when we encounter them and gain a real idea of where they are to be found. The most dangerous thing you can do in the immediate future will be to give yourself up unconsciously to the influences which are definitely present.” ~ Rudolf Steiner

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    Quote Originally Posted by Zippyjuan View Post
    All oils have good and bad properties. None of them are inherently deadly or "miracles". They will neither kill you nor help you live forever. Though too much of any of them can be bad for you. Everything in moderation.
    I agree with that. And, you know, the dose makes the poison. Same applies to any oil, whether its food grade or skin care product. From my experience a small amount of coconut oil helps to keep my scalp moisturized after using a flat iron, for example, I learned it from articles like this. I also know that one of my friends is allergic to coconut, you should also consider that.



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