Kirkland Organic Virgin Coconut Oil - 2.38Kg Tub

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The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the intake of saturated fats to 10% or less of total calories. For those monitoring their cholesterol, the AHA recommend a maximum of 5-6%.

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Wallace, T. C. (2019). Health effects of coconut oil: A narrative review of current evidence [Abstract]. The team found that the body processes MCT oil, such as coconut oil, differently from other oils. They concluded that MCT could have the same impact on CVD risk factors as olive oil. Nagao, K. & Yanagita, T. (2010). Medium-chain fatty acids: Functional lipids for the prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome. However, one study compared MCT oil to coconut oil and confirmed that MCT oil exerts effects on satiety, not coconut oil. Dental health

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Khaw, K.–T., (2018). Randomised trial of coconut oil, olive oil or butter on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors in healthy men and women. Findings from a 2009 animal study suggested that MCTs, present in coconut oil, may help preserve insulin sensitivity. The review also listed the specific beneficial health effects of MCT oil, not coconut oil, in 29 studies. Some researchers have argued that medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a component in coconut oil, may help boost levels of good cholesterol. Participants took 1 tablespoon of coconut oil twice daily for 8 weeks.

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However, findings published in 2018 suggested that extra virgin coconut oil’s impact on cholesterol may be similar to that of olive oil. So far, the results remain inconclusive, and more studies are needed. Shaw, K.-T., et al. (2018). Randomised trial of coconut oil, olive oil or butter on blood lipids and other cardiovascular risk factors in healthy men and women. Naseem, M., et al. (2017). Oil pulling and importance of traditional medicine in oral health maintenance. Coconut oil is versatile in food preparation. Use as a substitute for butter or toast or in your favorite baking recipes. It makes a flavorful alternative for popping corn and is ideal for sauteing vegetables over medium heat. (Hint: To reduce unwanted sweetness, add a dash of salt.) Add to your morning smoothie for natural sweetness and body.

Coconut oil works wonderfully as a moisturizing body butter. Due to its chemical makeup, it is readily absorbed into the skin and has a naturally sweet and clean aroma. We hope you enjoy this wonderful product from the world's beautiful tropics. Kamalaidin, N. A., et al. (2017). Does inhalation of virgin coconut oil accelerate reversal of airway remodeling in an allergic model of asthma? Kim, S., et al. (2017). Enhanced barrier functions and anti-inflammatory effect of cultured coconut extract on human skin [Abstract].