Coconut Oil Question

Coconut oil is associated with a beneficial lipid profile in pre-menopausal women in the Philippines.
Authors:
Feranil, Alan B.1 alanferanil_2000@yahoo.com
Duazo, Paulita L.1
Kuzawa, Christopher W.2
Adair, Linda S.3,4
Source:
Asia Pacific Journal of Clinical Nutrition; 2011, Vol. 20 Issue 2, p190-195, 6p
Document Type:
Article
Subject Terms:
*COCONUT oil
*MENOPAUSE
*LIPIDS in nutrition
*CARDIOVASCULAR system -- Diseases
*BODY mass index
*FOOD consumption
*DIETARY supplements
RISK factors
Geographic Terms:
PHILIPPINES
Author-Supplied Keywords:
cardiovascular disease
cholesterol
nutrition
nutrition transition
saturated fat
Abstract:
Coconut oil is a common edible oil in many countries, and there is mixed evidence for its effects on lipid profiles and cardiovascular disease risk. Here we examine the association between coconut oil consumption and lipid profiles in a cohort of 1,839 Filipino women (age 35-69 years) participating in the Cebu Longitudinal Health and Nutrition Survey, a community based study in Metropolitan Cebu. Coconut oil intake was estimated using the mean of two 24-hour dietary recalls (9.5±8.9 grams). Lipid profiles were measured in morning plasma samples collected after an overnight fast. Linear regression models were used to estimate the association between coconut oil intake and each plasma lipid outcome after adjusting for total energy intake, age, body mass index (BMI), number of pregnancies, education, menopausal status, household assets and urban residency. Dietary coconut oil intake was positively associated with high density lipoprotein cholesterol especially among pre-menopausal women, suggesting that coconut oil intake is associated with beneficial lipid profiles. Coconut oil consumption was not significantly associated with low density lipoprotein cholesterol or triglyceride values. The relationship of coconut oil to cholesterol profiles needs further study in populations in which coconut oil consumption is common. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

THIS IS NOT A SCHOLARLY ARTICLE BUT ONE DR. SWEARS COCONUT OIL HAS REVERSED HER HUSBAND'S DEMENTIA.
ALSUntangled 15: Coconut Oil.
Source:
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis; Apr2012, Vol. 13 Issue 3, p328-330, 3p
Document Type:
Article
Subject Terms:
*COCONUT oil
*ALZHEIMER'S disease
*PARKINSON'S disease
*AMYOTROPHIC lateral sclerosis
THERAPEUTIC use
TREATMENT
People:
NEWPORT, Mary T.
Abstract:
The article offers information on a report by Doctor Mary T. Newport indicating that his treatment of her husband's Alzheimer's disease with coconut oil resulted in significant improvements his memory, reading, and running. It states that coconut oil could also help other diseases including Parkinson's disease, Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and dementia. It indicates that coconut oil raises ketone bodies and lipid levels that will help slow motor neuron loss.

Am. J. Clin. Nutr. 94: 1451, 2011

I looked up this article and they incorporated 3 different types of oils into Malaysian people's diets. There were no indications of the oils altering selected "inflammatory" blood chemistry panels. However, the coconut oil was the only one to decrease postprandial lipoprotein, whatever that means!

Last one!!!

Are you suggesting that eating processed foods is the same as whole foods in their natural state?

It depends on the level (and type) of processing. Butchering a cow or chicken is processing. I'd rather not eat feathers, k.

Ah, that pretty much explains it. You are a meat eating human. Real meat eating species eat the feathers, bones, etc, and they eat it raw, and catch/butcher it themselves, with the tools that nature provided for them. If you have to process it to make it palatable, it's not your natural food source. If you think meat eating is good for you, than i doubt you'd ever understand why a high-carb, low-fat, whole foods, mostly raw, plant based diet is the way a human is supposed to eat. Keep eating your meat, keep eating your processed foods. Good luck.

I'm not sure how coconut oil with no additions is a processed food?

I've bought it today. I've read a lot about it and I think it fits in a healty diet. I already found out you can cook perfectly with it. It seems to have a lot of health benefits, although I really don't believe all of them are true.

I also bought it as a mosturizer (I suffer from mild psoriasis, and my boyfriend from severe eczema). We already use a coconut cream, but I hope pure coconut oil works even better.

Is it a coconut? It's a portion of a coconut, not the complete coconut. The non-oil parts of the coconut have been removed from the food, to leave behind just the oil.

ALL oils are processed food. ALL oils are incomplete food. ALL oils are MORE CALORIE DENSE than their whole food counterparts. OILS ARE THE MOST CALORIE DENSE FOOD ON THE PLANET, REGARDLESS OF SOURCE! And, 100% of the calories are from fat.

And as a moisturizer/shaving cream, my girlfriend loves it, but i hate it, because it leaves the shower all slippery!

So you have to eat the whole coconut for it to be healthy? Isn't the shell pretty hard to chew?

Need more reasons to start consuming coconut oil?

Pure coconut oil is easily absorbed, prevents free radical damage, and can improve the appearance of skin and hair. Coconut oil, which becomes liquid when heated above 75°F, can also be substituted into your favorite baked goods {such as the delicious looking cupcakes I created using coconut oil below}.

I would answer the question above "Yes". I've seen nothing to suggest that it's better than extra virgin olive oil, which has plenty of science showing it as healthy. There simply isn't enough science on non-hydrogenated coconut oil to definitively say it will not cause health problems, or will provide health benefits, when used long term.

I believe the substitution of coconut oil for butter, lard or hydrogenated vegetable oils is a great idea when solid fat is needed. But I rarely need solid oil so my preference is to stick to evoo since I can be sure that is healthy. Plus, I'm not crazy about the taste of coconut.

Are you suggesting that eating processed foods is the same as whole foods in their natural state?

It depends on the level (and type) of processing. Butchering a cow or chicken is processing. I'd rather not eat feathers, k.

Ah, that pretty much explains it. You are a meat eating human. Real meat eating species eat the feathers, bones, etc, and they eat it raw, and catch/butcher it themselves, with the tools that nature provided for them. If you have to process it to make it palatable, it's not your natural food source. If you think meat eating is good for you, than i doubt you'd ever understand why a high-carb, low-fat, whole foods, mostly raw, plant based diet is the way a human is supposed to eat. Keep eating your meat, keep eating your processed foods. Good luck.

And yet for centuries we've managed to live off of COOKED MEAT and various other "processed" crap. Amazing.

So you follow a completely raw plant diet?

Edit: I'm pretty sure there are plenty of species that don't eat fur and bones...

My cat never ate feathers or fur, sometimes bones though. And I'm assuming beaks. Once he got hold of a bird, all I could ever find as evidence it once existed were feathers and legs. But he could have a secret trophy room full of beaks somewhere for all I know.

Copy and paste this - very informative! http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-oils/organic-coconut-oil/health-benefits-of-coconut-oil.html ...I use coconut oil when ever I can! I also put it in my hair. I do cardio in my home so when get ready to do the elliptical I apply it to my hair....do cardio for an hour....then I wash it out...It has made a huge difference!!! LOVE IT!

Here are two more very informative sites: http://healthimpactnews.com/2011/80-uses-for-coconut-oil/ and
http://healthimpactnews.com/2012/how-to-use-coconut-oil-there-are-hundreds-of-uses-of-coconut-oil/
I hope this helps

I use it to cook and I buy a less pure type to use as a moisturizer (I use it on my face most of the time, it's awesome - lots of moisture, no breakouts) as a bonus, I like Bath and Body works coconut lime verbena scent, and the coconut oil as a moisturizer blends nicely with that.

I have read a lot about its healthfulness, and I know many organizations (as listed above) support that. I am a big believer that every body is different. Read the info, try the product -- see how YOU feel.

My total oil usage is relatively low. I use virgin organic CO for frying at higher temps, and the much more widely accepted olive oil for everything else.

I also found out through here, that it's great for eczema too :-)

ANY and ALL processed foods are bad for you.

Care to back that up, Sparky?

I'll reword it, sparky: Processed foods are never as healthful as the original foods they are processed from.

Stop making things up. Repeating your false claims is not the same as presenting evidence.

Put up or shut up.

ANY and ALL processed foods are bad for you. Coconut oil is a processed food. If you want coconut fat in your diet, eat raw coconut.

Not all coconut oil if refined and processed in that manner. There is organic, raw coconut oil that is very much in its natural state.

You can definitely tell the refined from the pressed oil as the expeller pressed oil is coconut smelling and the refined has no scent.

Are you suggesting that eating processed foods is the same as whole foods in their natural state?

It depends on the level (and type) of processing. Butchering a cow or chicken is processing. I'd rather not eat feathers, k.

Ah, that pretty much explains it. You are a meat eating human. Real meat eating species eat the feathers, bones, etc, and they eat it raw, and catch/butcher it themselves, with the tools that nature provided for them. If you have to process it to make it palatable, it's not your natural food source. If you think meat eating is good for you, than i doubt you'd ever understand why a high-carb, low-fat, whole foods, mostly raw, plant based diet is the way a human is supposed to eat. Keep eating your meat, keep eating your processed foods. Good luck.

Do you even listen to yourself?

Everything you've ever said is wrong.

I like to eat fresh poison ivy and I recommend that everyone else eat it too. it isn't processed therefore it's good for you.