Coconut Oil good for weightloss?

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  • CountryMom03
    CountryMom03 Posts: 258 Member
    Wow interesting! I love coconut oil, I have a organic brand here at home. I havent used it very much though, I have heard great studies about it though and how its one of the best out there!:) Seems to have alot of health benefits. Thanks for the share! :flowerforyou:
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    too much coconut oil makes you crabby :noway:
  • carld256
    carld256 Posts: 855 Member
    too much coconut oil makes you crabby :noway:

    They probably need to go on that low-crab diet people are talking about.
  • lizziebeth1028
    lizziebeth1028 Posts: 3,602 Member
    too much coconut oil makes you crabby :noway:

    They probably need to go on that low-crab diet people are talking about.

    LOLOLOL:laugh: you made my day
  • huntindawg1962
    huntindawg1962 Posts: 277 Member
    Interesting stuff. Has a melting point of about 76 degrees so on a warm day it will turn to a liquid in the jar on your counter but solidify back up when the temp drops. Also high calories per tablespoon so watch how much you use. It is good stuff but sure not the elixir as some have asked about.
  • LesterBlackstone
    LesterBlackstone Posts: 291 Member
    Has a melting point of about 76 degrees

    Apparently this applies to those who consume it as well.
  • LindaCWy
    LindaCWy Posts: 463 Member
    Coconut oil is great. It is one of the few oils that does not turn to transfat when heated to a high heat.
    Uh... I'm sorry, i don't mean to be rude, but do you have any idea what "transfat" is? You might want to take a refsher course in chemistry before continuing to spread nonsensical rumors like that.

    It's true that coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fat. I really don't understand how people can say it's "good" saturated fat because there really isn't scientific difference.

    I use coconut oil for all kinds of topical body care. It's wonderful for that, but I don't eat it.


    Actually there is SIGNIFICANT scientific research that it is indeed a good fat. It is a saturated plant based fat, so it isnt the same as say saturated animal fat. That isnt to say that you should go an eat a whole jar, but you can use it as an oil alternative. . . No, it isnt a magical weight loss tool, it simply tastes good, cooks at higher heat then olive oil and you can use it for more than just eating, which is why so many people rave about it.
  • tacticalhippie
    tacticalhippie Posts: 596 Member
    I think it's the lauric acid that makes it beneficial to your immune system.
    It's a medium chain triglyceride, so that it supposedly supposed to make a difference in your body.

    Supposed to be a better alternative to other butters and oils, but if you add it everything you already eat... then yeah - you will gain.

    There have been some studies that show that it's beneficial in treating dementia and Alzheimers.
  • caraiselite
    caraiselite Posts: 2,631 Member
    i love coconut oil, and i agree, it's awesome in coffee!

    it makes my hair soft and shiny as well.
  • FatFreeKandee
    FatFreeKandee Posts: 87
    I have done some research on coconut oil and I've seen that many people use it for weightloss, detoxing, stress, skin or hair care, diabetes, Alzheimers, and more.....they suggest you get VIRGIN ORGANIC UNREFINED coconut oil for these uses....It is a good fat for your body and actually helps your brain function better as well. I honestly believe that DRs try to tell us a lot of things to get us away from natural cures...they want us to rely on medication because thats THEIR paycheck. Just like Alkaline Diets help with cancer and other health problems. The best way to lose and be healthy is to eat foods that are as close to natural as possible. (normally staying on the outside rim of the grocery store (where all the meats and veggies are kept) is the best option...when u start venturing into the middle isles thats where you find the fake food that your body cannot use and half of the time cant break down. We were not built to consume or digest all this fake food thats loaded with fillers and chemicals. Coconut oil is no more processed than olive oil, or water for that matter. Even water is chemically altered and processed these days. But everyone is able to make their own choices I just suggest doing research of your own. Have a great day everyone :)
  • garbor16
    garbor16 Posts: 43 Member
    Ditto! :flowerforyou:
  • londongirl2012
    londongirl2012 Posts: 149 Member
    before taking loads just beware of this taken from WEB MD:

    Special Precautions & Warnings:
    Pregnancy and breast-feeding: Not enough is known about the use of MCTs during pregnancy and breast-feeding. Stay on the safe side and avoid use.

    Diabetes: MCTs can cause certain chemicals called ketones to build up in the body. This can be a problem for people with diabetes. Avoid using MCTs if you have diabetes.

    Liver problems: Because MCTs are processed primarily by the liver, they can cause serous problems in people with liver disease. Do not use MCTs if you have cirrhosis or other liver problems.
  • mcarter99
    mcarter99 Posts: 1,666 Member
    The AHA advices against tropical oils.

    Mayo Clinic is kind of "eh, don't bother" on it.
    http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/coconut-oil-and-weight-loss/AN01899

    I have some because I actually like it. I've put it in smoothies before. I don't go around it much while dieting, though.
  • BOLO4Hagtha
    BOLO4Hagtha Posts: 396 Member
    Coconut oil is great. It is one of the few oils that does not turn to transfat when heated to a high heat.
    Uh... I'm sorry, i don't mean to be rude, but do you have any idea what "transfat" is? You might want to take a refsher course in chemistry before continuing to spread nonsensical rumors like that.

    It's true that coconut oil is extremely high in saturated fat. I really don't understand how people can say it's "good" saturated fat because there really isn't scientific difference.

    I use coconut oil for all kinds of topical body care. It's wonderful for that, but I don't eat it.

    The chain length makes a huge difference when it comes to what is considered "bad" or "good" fat in terms of how your body breaks it down. While I am not arguing that coconut oils is mostly saturated fat, the fact that it is a medium chain triglyceride allows it to be broken down much easier when compared to long chain triglycerides. It is not absorbed in the lymphatic system but in the GI tract. Some studies show that there is a greater rise in fat oxidation when MCTs are consumed. They reduce fat mass through down-regulation of adipogenic genes as well as peroxisome proliferator activated receptor-γ. MCTs also reduce lipoprotein secretion and attenuate postprandial triglyceride response.

    Maybe you need to revisit chemistry as well.
  • mspohn1299
    mspohn1299 Posts: 9
    I use about a tsp to pop my popcorn in. Gives it a nice little flavor boost!
  • oldmanstauf
    oldmanstauf Posts: 202 Member
    I don't know, from what I see it's mainly all saturated fat. It's what movie theatres use to make their popcorn. Can't imagine it being THAT healthy.
  • WickedGarden
    WickedGarden Posts: 944 Member
    My nutritionist taught me that good fat is good for your body and coconut oil is a great fat. Low fat diets don't work. I just ordered a book she recommended I read. Eat Fat, Lose Fat. http://www.amazon.com/Eat-Fat-Lose-Healthy-Alternative/dp/0452285666

    I've trippled my fat intake over the past 2 weeks and the inches are disappearing from my body. I'm very excited. I eat 1 - 2 tbsp of coconut oil a day. This book recommends I eat 11/2 tbsp. 3x a day. I'm working on adding more cocount to my diet. Try it and see how it works!

    My doctor didn't tell me about the book, but he did say, "If you get enough good fat in your diet, then your body realizes it doesn't need to store fat, so it will release the stored fat"

    Makes sense, I will check that book out!
  • fruitloverlady
    fruitloverlady Posts: 4
    I don't know about it being good for weightloss, but I make a hair mask with it.

    Interesting!! does it help your hair? My hair is breaking like crazy!

    Yup, it helps a lot with my hair, too. I have so many split ends before but because I frequently apply coconut oil in it, I noticed that my hair looks so shiny, smooth and feels so soft. I apply coconut oil every time before I take a shower.
  • halucijason
    halucijason Posts: 2
    It is mostly saturated fat, but that saturated fat consists of Medium chain triglycerides. MCTs boost metabolism through thermogenesis. They are not processed the same way in the body as SCTs or LCTs that are usually found in animal products. The "coconut" oil you find in movie theater popcorn butter really isn't coconut oil it is a coconut derived oil, they hydrogenate the coconut oil which changes the chemical structure and creates TRANS fats....Most all the coconut oil you can buy in a store is not hydrogenated so there are no trans fats in it...you do not have to buy the expensive virgin coconut oil to get benefits from it. The refined (expeller-pressed) oil is fine. It might not have the same amount of phytonutrients or vitamin E, but it still has the same amount of MCTs and that's what makes it great. Plus, the refined cheaper coconut oil doesn't have a coconut taste to it...so you can use it for anything you would use canola, olive, or shortening for.
  • halucijason
    halucijason Posts: 2
    Coconut oil actually does none of these things you've listed (remove toxins, increase metabolism, boost fat loss)

    That said, I know a lot of people who use it for their skin/hair, and as a healthy source of fat.

    Actually it does increase metabolism and boost fat loss:

    ^ M-P. St-Onge, P.J.H. Jones (2003). "Greater rise in fat oxidation with medium-chain triglyceride consumption relative to long-chain triglyceride is associated with lower initial body weight and greater loss of subcutaneous adipose tissue". International Journal of Obesity 27 (12): 1565–1571. doi:10.1038/sj.ijo.0802467. PMID 12975635.
    ^ H. Tsuji, M. Kasai, H. Takeuchi, M. Nakamura, M. Okazaki, K. Kondo (2001). "Dietary Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols Suppress Accumulation of Body Fat in a Double-Blind, Controlled Trial in Healthy Men and Women". The American Society for Nutritional Sciences 131: 2853–2859.
    ^ B. Martena, M. Pfeuffer, J. Schrezenmeir (2006). "Medium-chain triglycerides". International Dairy Journal 16 (11): 1374–1382. doi:10.1016/j.idairyj.2006.06.015.
    ^ Takeuchi, H; Sekine, S; Kojima, K; Aoyama, T (2008). "The application of medium-chain fatty acids: edible oil with a suppressing effect on body fat accumulation". Asia Pacific journal of clinical nutrition. 17 Suppl 1: 320–3. PMID 18296368. edit
    ^ St-Onge, MP; Jones, PJ (2002). "Physiological effects of medium-chain triglycerides: potential agents in the prevention of obesity". The Journal of nutrition 132 (3): 329–32. PMID 11880549. edit
    ^ Papamandjaris, AA; MacDougall, DE; Jones, PJ (1998). "Medium chain fatty acid metabolism and energy expenditure: obesity treatment implications". Life Sciences 62 (14): 1203–15. doi:10.1016/S0024-3205(97)01143-0. PMID 9570335. edit
  • Shrevejude
    Shrevejude Posts: 6
    Here is what my research has learned.

    There is a biological adjustment to the type of nutrient you consume and your body develops pathways that best utilize that specific energy. Medium Chain Fats can help train your body to utilize (read burn) fat. Of the Medium Chain Fats, (organic/virgin) coconut oil is by far the best. To benefit from this one must still maintain the appropriate caloric intake and do something that utilizes/burns fat (exercise).

    Although having cooked with it in the past, I've just eaten my first (gulp) Tablespoon of Coconut Oil. Please read on.

    I'm 60, I've started working out at the gym 3-5x per week with a combination of weight and aerobic exercise, but in 2 1/2 months have seen very modest weight loss. So I'm going to try a regime of using coconut oil. This morning I consumed 1 tablespoon of oil mixed in a (slightly warmed) EAS low carb drink and lifted weights. The satiation factor was off the scales 100%. I intend to take a tablespoon 3 times a day, and then eat very nutritious foods (berries/fruits, vegetables, fish, and a little very lean meats, for the remainder of my calorie count. I read that a tablespoon in a cup of herbal tea is palatable.

    The biology seems to make some sense to me... I'll let you all know.
  • TheSatinPumpkin
    TheSatinPumpkin Posts: 948 Member
    I use it to fry my protein in the pan.
  • jdhcm2006
    jdhcm2006 Posts: 2,254 Member
    If you're going to use it make sure you get the Unrefined kind. The refined kind is meant to cook things at high temperatures.
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