There is a dearth of validated research to support the claims for virgin coconut oil -particularly about alleged benefits such as coronary artery disease (CAD) and stroke prevention, sustained weight loss, insulin regulation or a cure for Alzheimer's. Photo: 123rf
The rich claims about the health benefits of coconut oil, in particular virgin coconut oil (VCO), are mainly centred around the fact that much of the oil is made up of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT).
The main MCTs in coconut oil are lauric acid, caprylic acid and decanoic acid – over 63% of normal coconut oil is made up of MCTs. These MCTs are also saturated fats – but they are processed rather differently from other saturated fats.
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