The Pros and Cons of Coconut Oil for Cardiovascular Health

This tasty fat may not be as healthy as many people think it is. A new study raises questions about its many health claims.

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Recently, coconut oil has been ascribed with powers of a super food. According to various sources, coconut oil can lower cardiovascular risk, help you lose weight and prevent and treat diabetes. Some even claim it can reverse Alzheimersdisease. This all sounds encouraging, but how much of it is true? Should we rush to substitute coconut oil for other oils in our diet to reap its health benefits?
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