{"id":3670,"date":"2012-06-20T17:30:08","date_gmt":"2012-06-21T00:30:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/?p=3670"},"modified":"2018-04-18T21:31:39","modified_gmt":"2018-04-19T04:31:39","slug":"coconut-oil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.happycow.net\/blog\/coconut-oil\/","title":{"rendered":"Coconut Oil"},"content":{"rendered":"
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What have you heard about coconut oil?\u00a0 Is it mostly positive or negative? Here are some of the claimed benefits I\u2019ve come across in my research (and I\u2019m sure there\u2019s even more).<\/p>\n

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Positive Benefits
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Reverses Effects of Alzheimer\u2019s + Increases Metabolism+ Improves Hypothyroidism + Aids Weight Loss + Cure Ulcers + Great Mouth Wash + Sustained Energy for Endurance Athletes + Heals Various Skin Problems + Replaces Hair Conditioner + The Best Skin Moisturizer + Improves Diabetic Conditions + Reduces Heart Burn and Acid Reflux + Alleviates Acne<\/strong><\/p>\n

Negative Claims from the Other Side<\/em><\/p>\n

Extremely High in Saturated Fat\u2026therefore, will cause Heart Disease + High Fat Content causes Weight Gain + Ingesting Causes Nausea and Vomiting + Just Another Fad Diet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Rather than getting into the validity of each claim, I\u2019ll cover some of the nutritional properties and the peer reviewed studies that either back up or negate some of the above health claims.<\/p>\n


\nOrigins and Production<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coconut oil<\/strong>\u00a0is an\u00a0edible oil<\/a>\u00a0extracted from the kernel or\u00a0meat<\/a>\u00a0of matured\u00a0coconuts<\/a>\u00a0harvested from the coconut palm (Cocos nucifera<\/a><\/em>).\u00a0 Extracting the oil from coconut meat, milk or residue is a time-consuming processing when done correctly. \u00a0Producing it from the fresh meat involves removing the shell and washing, then either wet-milling or drying the residue and using a screw press to extract the oil.\u00a0 The oil can also be extracted from fresh meat by grating and drying it to a moisture content of 10-12%, then using a manual press to extract the oil. Producing it from\u00a0coconut milk<\/a>\u00a0involves grating the coconut and mixing it with water, then squeezing out the oil. The milk can also be fermented for 36\u201348 hours, the oil removed, and the cream heated to remove any remaining oil. A third option involves using a centrifuge to separate the oil from the other liquids. Coconut oil can also be extracted from the dry residue left over from the production of coconut milk.<\/p>\n

Saturated Fat<\/strong><\/p>\n

Coconut and Palm Oils are the only two known sources of plant-based edible saturated fat.\u00a0 For the last several decades these two fats have been grouped together with animal fat as heart killers.\u00a0 But this is old news.\u00a0 A meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies evaluating the association of saturated fat with cardiovascular disease does not support the notion that saturated fats increase the risk of coronary heart disease, stroke, or peripheral vascular disease. \u00a0It turns out that the real culprits is very likely trans fat and hydrogenated fats and maybe even an overabundance of carbohydrate, which replaced moderate to high fat daily consumption back in the 1970\u2019s.\u00a0 In fact, saturated fat is essential to maintaining a healthy body.\u00a0 Not only do we need it for energy, hormone production, cellular membranes and organ padding but we also need it for important signaling and stabilization processes in the body.\u00a0 According to Dr. Mary G. Enig, a leading voice in debunking low-fat diet regimens suggests that 25% of our daily fat intake come from saturated fat.\u00a0 See below for links to the research she\u2019s done.<\/p>\n

Medium-Chain Triglycerides<\/strong><\/p>\n

The vast majority of fats in our diet are composed of molecules known as long-chain triglycerides (LCT). As the name implies, LCT are larger in size than medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). The size of the fat molecule is very important because our bodies process and metabolize fats differently depending on their size. Most all the vegetable oils used in cooking and food preparation are composed entirely of LCT. This includes corn, safflower, soybean, canola, and other typical cooking and salad oils. The only significant natural source of MCT\u2019s can be found in coconut and palm kernel oils. Coconut oil is composed predominately of MCT and its effects on the body are characterized by these fats.<\/p>\n

In a recent study published in the Journal of Nutrition researchers reviewed all the published studies to date on MCT and weight management. These studies demonstrated that diets containing MCT result in an increase in energy, a rise in metabolism, increase burning of calories, decrease in food consumption, lower body fat mass, and reduce body weight. Because of these effects, the authors of this study recommend using oils containing MCT, such as coconut oil, as a means to lose excess body fat, control weight, and even treat obesity.\u00a0 On a different note, it has been shown that consuming foods rich in fat at the beginning of the day leads to less eating over a 24-hour period, which means total calorie consumption is also less.\u00a0 That\u2019s why some professionals encourage their clients to eat a high-fat 100-calorie snack an hour before mealtime.<\/p>\n

Medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil are smaller than other fats and, therefore, digest very quickly, so quickly in fact, that the body uses them as an immediate source of fuel rather than pack them away in storage inside our fat cells. MCT\u2019s are used to produce energy much like carbohydrates and, therefore, they do not circulate in the bloodstream like other fats. For this reason, they do not supply fat to fat cells or contribute to weight gain. This is why it might be a good energy source for physical activity. Incidentally, some people report nausea and vomiting when ingesting pure coconut oil, especially on an empty stomach.<\/p>\n

(For a helpful demonstration on MCT\u2019s and digestion, take a look at this excerpt from a Dr. Oz show on YouTube: <\/em>https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=HiAQkg51AfA&feature=relmfu<\/em><\/a>). <\/em><\/p>\n

Lauric and Myristic Acid<\/strong><\/p>\n

Both of these fatty acids are very important for bodily process and yet most Westerners consume very little of them because we\u2019ve been told to avoid them for better health.\u00a0 Myristic Acid found only in coconut oil (or FYI, the fat from dairy products) is used by the body to stabilize many different proteins, including proteins used in the immune system and to fight tumors.\u00a0 Lauric Acid, found in coconut oil and human milk, has several fascinating functions because of its anti-microbial properties.\u00a0 There are hundreds of studies on the benefits of using coconut oil topically to heal various skin conditions as well as the benefits of ingesting it to treat ulcers, acid reflux, HIV, as a germ-killing, teeth-cleansing mouthwash, etc.<\/p>\n

Final Comments\/Suggestions<\/strong><\/p>\n

If you\u2019re going to purchase coconut oil (whether for topical use or ingestion), only buy pure organic extra-virgin (EVCO).\u00a0 Other sources oftentimes use partially hydrogenated fats.<\/p>\n

I do not advocate that anyone go on a \u201cCoconut Oil Diet\u201d mainly because \u201cdiets\u201d don\u2019t work, especially when they\u2019re extreme short-term efforts and it\u2019s never a good idea to look at one particular food source as miraculous and the answer to all your weight issues.\u00a0 But I also recognize that the research is sound regarding MCT\u2019s and that EVCO is a better choice over other vegetable oils. I also think Vegans needs to pay particular attention to making sure they have some saturated fat regularly for overall health and since plant sources are limited that means coconuts are a good thing to incorporate.\u00a0 It\u2019s not a big deal to add a little to a smoothie or to cook with it in place of olive oil.\u00a0 For those of you who dislike coconut flavor, EVCO is virtually tasteless.\u00a0 On the other hand, if you love coconut flavor, here\u2019s a smoothie recipe you might enjoy<\/p>\n


\nRefreshing Coconut Smoothie<\/strong><\/p>\n

4 ounce drinking water<\/p>\n

4 ounce raw, soaked almonds<\/p>\n

Frozen banana<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon coconut oil<\/p>\n

1 tablespoon fresh coconut meat, unsweetened<\/p>\n

\u00bd-1 cup fresh pineapple<\/p>\n

4 ice cubes<\/p>\n

Blend everything until smooth.\u00a0 Enjoy immediately!<\/p>\n

The most comprehensive website I found to research the latest anecdotal and peer-reviewed studies on every single claim out there is www.coconutoil.com<\/a>\u00a0 I would encourage you to go here first for additional reading into particular issues.<\/p>\n

by Melissa Sanborn of Nutritional Brands, PureVegan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Resources<\/p>\n

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  1. The Importance of Saturated Fats for Biological Functions<\/span> by Dr. Mary G. Enig.\u00a0 July 2004.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.westonaprice.org<\/a><\/li>\n
  2. http:\/\/www.lauric.org\/sources.html<\/a><\/li>\n
  3. Coconut Oil Offers Hope For Antibiotic Resistant Germs<\/span> by Brian and Marianita Shilhavy. http:\/\/coconutoil.com\/coconut-oil-offers-hope-for-antibiotic-resistant-germs\/<\/a><\/li>\n
  4. Modern Coconut Management: Palm Cultivation and Products<\/span> http:\/\/coconutoil.com\/coconut-oil-offers-hope-for-antibiotic-resistant-germs\/<\/a><\/li>\n
  5. The Fat That Can Make You Thin<\/span> by Bruce Fife, N.D.\u00a0 http:\/\/www.coconutresearchcenter.org\/article10065.htm<\/a><\/li>\n
  6. http:\/\/www.coconutoil.com<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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