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Vitabase Coconut Oil 12 Oz

Coconut Oil: Source of Healthy Fat Coconut oil has been used for thousands of years as cooking oil, particularly in Southeast Asian countries, where it grows in abundance. In America, 19th century cookbooks promoted it. It is prized for its stability that allows it to remain fresh and not turn rancid quickly as many oils do. Beginning several decades ago, saturated fats received extensive bad publicity and declined in use. As a result, very few people today know about the potential benefits of including coconut oil in their diets. Provides Boost to Metabolism Early studies seemed to link saturated fats to increased cholesterol and risk of coronary heart disease. Those studies used hydrogenated oil, which altered the oil and eliminated the essential fatty acids that give coconut oil its health benefits. Research now shows that the body needs some saturated fat for optimum health. Virgin coconut oil is a good source since it contains easily digestible medium chain triglycerides (MCT).