Facts about coconut oil you don't know
MCT
Coconut oil got its fame because it is one of the sources for MCT. Why is that important because unlike LCT, MCT don’t get stored as fat but rather used up directly for energy.
But
Pure MCT oil is different from coconut oil. Pure MCT oil has high proportion of caprylic and capric acid extracted from coconut. While your plain old coconut is higher in lauric acid
HDL and LDL
You may have heard about coconut oil improving the HDL or the good cholesterol level, however what you may not know is that it can also increase your LDL i.e the bad cholesterol thus technically nullifying any health benefits.
Bullet proof Coffee
The original bullet proof coffee as constructed by Dave Asprey involves use of pure MCT oil and not coconut oil.
Weight loss
Just because coconut oil is healthy but that does not mean you should pour it in your coffee. Because just like any other oil, it still has calories and when consumed in excess can still affect your weight loss effort.
Final verdict
Coconut oil though healthy but that does not mean you can use it mindlessly. Just like any other food item, moderation is the key.
