why do people say coconut oil is bad for you?

Don't listen to them - coconut oil is a superfood.

I've only heard that it is good fat, and good for you. I have never heard that it wasn't. So, I don't know.

When you do research on something like this, use credible sources, not what someone says on yahoo chat forums.

So, here's some very interesting information...this is why I love science over just people blabbing: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/coconut-oil-and-health

I read that article and it didn't seem to me to unequivocally support coconut oil at all. How do you use this link to justify that "science" says coconut oil is good and anyone who disagrees is just "people blabbing"

Directly from the article:

"Coconut oil, according to recent reports, is the latest food cure-all. Claims abound that coconut oil is a health food that can cure everything from poor immune function, thyroid disease, and heart disease, to obesity, cancer, and HIV.

So should you stock up on coconut oil? Not so fast.

The evidence that coconut oil is super-healthful is not convincing and these claims appear to be more testimonials than clinical evidence.

There is very limited evidence on disease outcomes, says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, of Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health. "All that has been studied well is the impact of coconut oil on cholesterol levels and the findings are intriguing but we still don't know if it is harmful or beneficial," Mozaffarian says.

Neither the American Heart Association (AHA) nor the U.S. government's 2010 Dietary Guidelines suggest that coconut oil is any better or preferable over other saturated fats. Coconut oil, like all saturated fats, should be limited to 7%-10% of calories because it can increase risk for heart disease, according to the AHA and 2010 Dietary Guidelines."

and

""Coconut oil is better than butter and trans fats but not as good as liquid vegetable oils," says Penn State University cardiovascular nutrition researcher Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD.

Mozaffarian agrees that coconut oil is better than partially hydrogenated trans fats and possibly animal fats.

"But even though coconut oil is cholesterol-free, it is still a saturated fat that needs to be limited in the diet and if you are looking for real health benefits, switch from saturated fats to unsaturated fats by using vegetable oils like soybean, canola, corn, or olive oil," says Kris-Etherton, a member of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines advisory committee and Institute of Medicine's panel on dietary reference intakes for macronutrients (which include fats).

So the AHA is just blabbing on the internet?

BTW I'm not necessarily arguing against your position on coconut oil, just your logic. "Science" is far from decided on this. Maybe it will turn out to be a superfood, but the debate is far from settled.

I use it for the opposite, I use it for all of the benefits. There may be 1 or 2 bad effects, but skrew it and use it for the other 50 plus positive benefits!

Wait, that study is saying canola oil is good for you? O_o

Seriously, as with everything, take with a grain of salt. All things in moderation (fats included. Seriously. They're not the enemy). There will always be people trying to prove opposites all over the place. If it works for you and you're not getting any adverse effects, I really don't see why a study would change your point of view.

I've only heard that it is good fat, and good for you. I have never heard that it wasn't. So, I don't know.

When you do research on something like this, use credible sources, not what someone says on yahoo chat forums.

So, here's some very interesting information...this is why I love science over just people blabbing: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/coconut-oil-and-health

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"Enjoy coconut oil if it is your preference but do so in moderation until further research indicates it is better than other saturated fats."

It's one of the better oils to cook with because it doesn't denature as easily due to its high heat threshold as compared to other oils such as olive, soy, corn, etc.

So, i have about 1 tbs is coconut oil in my coffee every morning. Now, i keep hearing / reading people say it’s not that good for you since it is high in fat. Coconut oil is made of MCFA (medium chain fatty acid) therefore instead of the fat being stored, it is used immediately. So why are people saying its bad for you, am i missing something? if there is something im missing i would like to know, i don't want to be eating something that is bad for me. Im open to learning new things, so please no rude answers calling me an idiot ( i have seen it on here) im asking a question, not saying i am right.

i know some kinds are not the best for you, i eat Artisana's extra virgin 100% raw coconut oil

because they don't research and know the facts.
extra virgin though is the way to go, there is a difference between extra virgin coconut oil and just regular.

I've only heard that it is good fat, and good for you. I have never heard that it wasn't. So, I don't know.

When you do research on something like this, use credible sources, not what someone says on yahoo chat forums.

So, here's some very interesting information...this is why I love science over just people blabbing: http://www.webmd.com/diet/features/coconut-oil-and-health

I read that article and it didn't seem to me to unequivocally support coconut oil at all. How do you use this link to justify that "science" says coconut oil is good and anyone who disagrees is just "people blabbing"

Directly from the article:

"Coconut oil, according to recent reports, is the latest food cure-all. Claims abound that coconut oil is a health food that can cure everything from poor immune function, thyroid disease, and heart disease, to obesity, cancer, and HIV.

So should you stock up on coconut oil? Not so fast.

The evidence that coconut oil is super-healthful is not convincing and these claims appear to be more testimonials than clinical evidence.

There is very limited evidence on disease outcomes, says Dariush Mozaffarian, MD, DrPH, of Harvard Medical School and Harvard School of Public Health. "All that has been studied well is the impact of coconut oil on cholesterol levels and the findings are intriguing but we still don't know if it is harmful or beneficial," Mozaffarian says.

Neither the American Heart Association (AHA) nor the U.S. government's 2010 Dietary Guidelines suggest that coconut oil is any better or preferable over other saturated fats. Coconut oil, like all saturated fats, should be limited to 7%-10% of calories because it can increase risk for heart disease, according to the AHA and 2010 Dietary Guidelines."

and

""Coconut oil is better than butter and trans fats but not as good as liquid vegetable oils," says Penn State University cardiovascular nutrition researcher Penny Kris-Etherton, PhD, RD.

Mozaffarian agrees that coconut oil is better than partially hydrogenated trans fats and possibly animal fats.

"But even though coconut oil is cholesterol-free, it is still a saturated fat that needs to be limited in the diet and if you are looking for real health benefits, switch from saturated fats to unsaturated fats by using vegetable oils like soybean, canola, corn, or olive oil," says Kris-Etherton, a member of the 2005 Dietary Guidelines advisory committee and Institute of Medicine's panel on dietary reference intakes for macronutrients (which include fats).

So the AHA is just blabbing on the internet?

BTW I'm not necessarily arguing against your position on coconut oil, just your logic. "Science" is far from decided on this. Maybe it will turn out to be a superfood, but the debate is far from settled.

You didn't read what I said. I said I rely on research. The first part was my opinion, the second part was science. The first page of the article states that they don't really know if it's healthy or not. They also go on to say that in general, liquid oils are better for you, as they understand right now.

So, it's inconclusive, for the most part. I would go with that over people's opinions.

Wow, I really didn't mean to upset you so much. Maybe I misunderstood your first post - you seemed to be implying that medical science was endorsing coconut oil and anyone who didn't agree was just an internet tin-hat who didn't know anything.

I sincerely apologize if I misread you. I wasn't trying to be snarky (though I admit I was a bit miffed by what I thought you meant, so I may have come off more aggressive than I intended to.) The funny thing is, I was actually trying to say what you just said - that the matter isn't settled, so people really can't say that science supports them, and disproves everyone else.

Again, sorry if it came off harsh.