Most of the older studies that gave coconut oil a bad rap involved partially hydrogenated oil which is loaded with trans-fatty acids. But the unrefined virgin coconut oil now available in many health food stores is not chemically treated and is trans - fat free. According to the American Diabetic Association which is a non profit organization of nutritionists, explains that the main saturated that is in virgin coconut oil is lauric acid, a medium chain fatty acid that can help increase levels of HDL (good cholesterol).
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