Isn’t that a no-no; doesn’t saturated fat cause cholesterol to increase?
Now we know that eating fat doesn’t necessarily mean being fat: It’s far more nuanced.
As a doctor, I’m fascinated by longevity and how dietary fat affects our bodies.
What is “MCT oil,” and is it good for you?
MCTs help balance appetite-controlling and other hormones.
They keep you feeling full and satisfied.
They improve your cholesterol profile.
They also help you burn fat.
Onestudy1found MCT oils help reduce body fat and triglycerides better than omega-6 vegetable oils.
The nitty-gritty difference between “good” and “bad” cholesterol.
Some fats do raise cholesterol whereas others lower cholesterol.
Studies show saturated fat raises LDL, yet italso raises HDL(“good” cholesterol).
On the other hand,sugar lowers HDL2.
Ultimately, theratio of total cholesterol to LDL cholesterol3better predicts heart attacks than LDL on its own.
Other studies findlipid profiles improve7on high-fat diets containing coconut oil.
Researchers found saturated fat from coconuts was not the culprit that negatively affected cholesterol profile.
So…coconut oil is good for you?
Coconut oil provides other benefits too, like lowering insulin levels and protecting against heart disease.
Lumping them all together becomes like putting cauliflower and cupcakes under the carbohydrate category.
Likewise, total cholesterol does not accurately predict heart disease or stroke.
Inflammation becomes the culprit for most diseases, and coconut oil is highly anti-inflammatory.
Request a particle-size test to check for particle size and number.
Other cholesterol tests are simply outdated.
A routine, regular cholesterol test won’t reveal particle size.
Quality fats like coconut oil and more anti-inflammatory omega-3 fats help edge out those sugars and inflammatory omega-6 fats.
With a healthy, whole foods diet, saturated fatshould not be a problem.
He is the host of one of the leading health podcasts,The Doctors Farmacy.
He is also an advisor and guest co-host onThe Dr. Oz Show.
