The top tier coconut oil for health preservation, which is highly praised by social media, has long been a tool for capital accumulation. This super food scam should really come to an end!
Coconut oil is a new member of the superfood series after avocado, blueberry, and quinoa. The merchant promotes that taking it can help with weight loss, support heart health, applying can nourish the skin and hair, making it a versatile food.
No matter how healthy coconut oil is packaged by the market, it cannot change its essence as oil. In fact, over 80% of coconut oil is composed of saturated fat, which is twice that of lard. Harvard University has warned that coconut oil may lead to cholesterol accumulation in the body, increase the risk of heart disease and stroke. That is why it is not recommended for consumption.
Even though studies have shown that the saturated fat component lauric acid contained in coconut oil is beneficial for blood lipids. But there is currently no evidence to suggest that coconut oil can achieve the legendary effects. The claim of drinking coconut oil to detoxify and lose weight is even more groundless.
The main harm of fat is related to cholesterol, its main source is saturated fatty acids in food. It can also be understood that foods high in cholesterol are also rich in saturated fatty acids. The Dietary Guidelines recommend limiting the intake of saturated fat to 10% or less of total calories. According to PMC, for every 1% increase in blood cholesterol, the risk of coronary heart disease events increases by 2%. The increase in dietary intake and absorption of cholesterol can significantly raise the total cholesterol in the body’s blood.
“A study conducted 40 years ago compared butter, lard, beef fat, and coconut oil to see which one raises LDL cholesterol the most. Guess what, it is coconut oil. Don’t eat it, it really raises your bad cholesterol.”
– Cardiologist Dr. Stephen Kopecky
Instead of paying intelligence tax for coconut oil, it’s better to replace it with extra virgin olive oil or rapeseed oil. Both are rich in monounsaturated fatty acids and Omega-3 fatty acids, respectively. Not only can it regulate blood lipids, reduce bad cholesterol, and increase good cholesterol. Multiple long-term studies have confirmed that they can effectively reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. There are no marketing gimmicks, only solid scientific basis, and it is also suitable for various home cooked dishes such as frying, baking, and cold dishes, perfectly integrating into daily diet.
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Don’t deify coconut oil anymore! Ultimately, the super food label of coconut oil is just a marketing scam for capital harvesting health anxiety. Your heart doesn’t need fancy concepts, just reliable healthy fats. Don’t be fooled by the words of merchants anymore. Choosing olive oil or rapeseed oil is the best solution to stabilize blood lipids and protect the heart.
Han Tianyong 
Yinan Zhou 
Xinyue HOU