It can be purchased in the oil form, as well as the hardened form. There is a lot of discussion concerning Coconut Oil. There are many believers in giving it to those with Alzheimers. Do you know of any latest reports concerning the effectiveness? marymember
There was a study in 2009 on coconut oil and obesity but I don't remember the results. I'm sure you can find them online.
My thoughts are if coconut oil is this miracle substance the pharmaceutical companies would have snapped it up and figured out how to market it.
But like anything, if someone really believes in it and takes it they might see positive results just from the power of suggestion.
It’s also good for your skin. For pets coat.
I agree that the MCT is better. Add it to coffee, shakes, whatever. Avocado oil is also good for high heat. I choose not to use canola or vegetable oils so it’s a good alternative.
Putting some coconut oil, avocado oil, or olive oil on your hair makes a great hair conditioner
If I want coconut, I will get one and crack it open to eat it.
Not against it, just that is is one more trend or fad, beware of excess-everything in moderation.
Thank you for sharing what you have done to improve your dad's health.
I will have to look for MCT and see how I like it.
Hi, 97yroldmom, Thank you for the suggestion about avocado oil.
I use the tasteless version. it is not recommended for high temp cooking like stir frying as it has a very low smoke point. Lower than most oils.
Many diabetics use it to get the necessary fats for digestion rather than use the vegetable oils.
It can be used for many other thing, such as dry skin.
Searching for smoke points of cooking oils, I have found that coconut oil begins to smoke at temps above 350 degrees.
Depending on the process of making or extracting the oil determines its taste. One must read the label for whether or not it retains the taste of coconut.
I agree on using it drinks as long as a person has the means to blend it into the drink.
Good stuff coconut oil.
I used I 6 or 7 years ago and found I was highly allergic, migraines, systic acne and multitudes of less obvious symptoms. It is in everything now a days, which for me is rough. I can tell with one bite if coconut oil is present.
I am glad to hear that some are having great luck with nutrition.
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