Is Coconut Oil Truly Good For You?

HealthPrep Staff

Is It Good For Your Health?

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Aside from the controversial health benefit of lauric acid, there is little reason to believe consuming coconut oil is beneficial for your health. Although lauric acid is a medium-chain triglyceride that can immediately be used as energy by your body, if the energy is not needed at that time, it will still be stored within the body. The same can be said about protein as if it is consumed in excess volumes, what is not used is stored within the body. Therefore, coconut oil is a rich food that should be reserved for decadent desserts or exotic dishes where the flavor and richness can shine through. An excessive amount of coconut oil will simply be stored as fat within your body if it is not used for energy.

Continue reading to learn about its saturated fat content.

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Is It Good For Your Health?

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