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  2. Healthline
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    10 Evidence-Based Health Benefits of Coconut Oil

    • Coconut oil may help reduce hunger, improve oral health, possibly reduce seizures, and more. However, while coconut oil does have several potential benefits, it may not be great for your heart health.… See more

    1. May encourage fat burning

    Coconut oil is a rich source of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of saturated fat.
    In general, saturated fats are divided into three subgr… See more

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    2. May work as a quick source of energy

    The MCTs in coconut oil provide a quick supply of energy.
    When you eat long-chain … See more

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    3. May have antimicrobial effects

    Coconut oil has antimicrobial and antifungal properties due to its MCT content — specifically, lauric acid (1).
    Lauric acid is a fatty acid that makes up about 50% … See more

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    4. May help reduce hunger

    One interesting feature of MCTs is that they may help reduce food intake (8, 9).
    This may be related to how the body breaks them down. A proportion of MCTs you eat are broken … See more

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    1. May encourage fat burning
    2. May work as a quick source of energy
    3. May have antimicrobial effects
    4. May help reduce hunger
     
  1. Healthy and Natural World
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    33 Proven Coconut Oil Uses and Benefits That Are Based on Science

  3. Dr. Axe
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    77 Coconut Oil Uses for Food, Body/Skin, Household …

    May 21, 2018 · Coconut oil uses are countless and can be used for everything from deodorant to toothpaste and body lotion to weight loss aid. See over 70 DIY recipes plus which coconut oil to buy.

  4. Dr. Axe
    https://draxe.com › nutrition › coconut-oil-benefit

    Coconut Oil Benefits, Nutrition and Popular Uses - Dr. Axe

  5. Verywell Health
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    Coconut Oil: What It's Good For and How to Use

    Jun 13, 2024 · Coconut oil is a fatty oil derived from coconuts that may have some health benefits, such as weight loss, energy, and antimicrobial properties. Learn about the types, dosage, and cooking tips of coconut oil, as …

  6. Everyday Health
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    Coconut Oil: Health Benefits, Nutrition Facts, Uses, and …

    May 24, 2022 · While it’s definitely not a healthy fat, the answer isn’t so simple. Learn whether coconut oil can help you lose weight, how it may help treat eczema, its effects on your heart, and much more...

  7. WebMD
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    Coconut Oil: Nutrition Information, Health Benefits and Risks

  8. Organic Facts
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    15 Health Benefits and Uses of Coconut Oil - Organic …

    Mar 27, 2024 · The health benefits of coconut oil include improving heart health by increasing HDL cholesterol levels, promoting weight loss, relieving symptoms of yeast infections, skin and hair care, improving digestion, and boosting …

  9. Healthline
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    Why Is Coconut Oil Good for You? A Healthy Oil for …

    Apr 20, 2018 · Summary. Coconut oil is exceptionally rich in lauric acid, a rare saturated fat that seems to improve the composition of blood lipids. Coconut Oil May Improve Blood Lipids. Studies indicate...

  10. Health
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    Coconut Oil: Benefits, Nutrition, and Risks - Health

    Jun 10, 2024 · Medically reviewed by. Jamie Johnson, RDN. Coconut oil is made from the innermost part of coconuts (Cocos nucifera). It's a rich, plant-based oil, and it's one of the few oils that is solid...

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