Ogx Coconut Miracle Oil Penetrating Hair Oil for Dry Hair, Extra Strength, 100 ml

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Scientists are studying medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), including those found in coconut oil, for their potential health benefits. Research shows that the MCTs in coconut oil get transported to your liver and turned into ketones ( 15). Summary

Since the fats in coconut oil are 65% MCT, it may have fat-burning properties that are similar to pure MCT oil ( 1). Further research has determined that it may actually significantly increase LDL (bad) cholesterol levels — which increases the risk of heart disease ( 1, 37, 38). This doesn’t necessarily mean that you should avoid coconut oil altogether. Simply try to limit its intake within the current recommendations for saturated fat intake, which is less than 10% of your total calories per day ( 39, 41). SummaryReducing your carb intake reduces the glucose in your blood, and increasing your fat intake leads to significantly increased concentrations of ketones. Your brain can use ketones as an energy source instead of glucose ( 1). While MCTs may increase how many calories you burn, keep in mind that coconut oil is very high in calories and can easily lead to weight gain if you consume it in large amounts. Summary For years, The Coconut Oil Miracle has been a reliable guide for men and women alike. Now in its fifth edition, this revised and updated version has even more information on the benefits of coconut oil and shows readers how to use it for maximum effect, including a nutrition plan with 50 delicious recipes. Coconut oil is much more than just a fad. It is a uniquely curative elixir that has been shown to have countless health benefits.

In recent years, coconut oil has been touted as beneficial for heart health. That’s because some evidence suggests it may lower LDL (bad) cholesterol levels and increase HDL (good) cholesterol levels. One possible explanation for the contradictory results could be differing methods between studies. For example, some studies compare the effects of coconut oil with other sources of saturated vegetable fats, while others compare it with saturated animal fats — such as butter ( 1). For instance, some evidence shows that consuming MCTs may increase the number of calories your body burns. In doing so, it may help promote weight loss ( 2, 3). Ketones reduce appetite by either acting directly on the brain’s chemical messengers or altering the levels of hunger-inducing hormones, such as ghrelin ( 10).In general, saturated fats are divided into three subgroups, each of which has different effects in your body. These subgroups are ( 1): However, there’s currently no good evidence to say that eating coconut oil itself will increase the number of calories you burn.