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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. http://www.meltorganic.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/Medium-chain-fatty-acids-Functional-lipids-for-the-prevention-and-treatment-of-the-metabolic-syndrome.pdf Applying a coconut extract to human skin may enhance its protective barrier functions and have an anti-inflammatory effect, says a 2017 study. 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.

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Several investigations have looked into coconut oil and its possible benefits, but many of these are small, inconclusive, and animal- or lab-based. Medical News Today has strict sourcing guidelines and draws only from peer-reviewed studies, academic research institutions, and medical journals and associations. We avoid using tertiary references. We link primary sources — including studies, scientific references, and statistics — within each article and also list them in the resources section at the bottom of our articles. You can learn more about how we ensure our content is accurate and current by reading our editorial policy. 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. In an in vitro study, coconut oil was active against Candida albicans (C. albicans), suggesting it could be a treatment for candida. Narayanankutty, A., et al. (2017). Virgin coconut oil reverses hepatic steatosis by restoring redox homeostasis and lipid metabolism in male Wistar rats. [Abstract].

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Deol, P., et al. (2015). Soybean oil is more obesogenic and diabetogenic than coconut oil and fructose in mouse: Potential role for the liver.

Kirkland Coconut Oil Organic Virgin, JUMBO 84 fl oz. Kirkland Coconut Oil Organic Virgin, JUMBO 84 fl oz.

However, no studies have taken place in humans, so people should not inhale coconut oil. Improving satiety

Wallace, T. C. (2019). Health effects of coconut oil: A narrative review of current evidence [Abstract]. In 2008, one study made people think that coconut oil might be healthful. In this investigation, 31 people consumed MCT oil or olive oil during a 16-week weight loss program. Studies have found coconut oil pulling to protect against cavities, improve gingivitis, and influence the oral bacterial balance. However, the original study did not use coconut oil, but a special oil that was 100% MCT. The MCT content of coconut oil is around 14%. Butter is about 9.2% MCT. Nagao, K. & Yanagita, T. (2010). Medium-chain fatty acids: Functional lipids for the prevention and treatment of the metabolic syndrome.