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This narrative review seeks to summarize the current peer-reviewed literature and mechanisms surrounding the health effects of coconut oil products. Limited but consistent evidence supports the topical use for prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis, as well as in "oil pulling" for prevention of dental caries.
6 kwi 2015 · The agency issued a warning letter to Carrington Farms, a maker of coconut products, over claims that coconut oil and its chemical constituents treat diseases. Claims included treating gastroenteritis, ringworm, hemorrhoids, ear aches, joint and muscle inflammation, and heart disease.
1 mar 2021 · Coconut oil has several unique characteristics that may be responsible for its health outcomes. •. Coconut oil consumption significantly increases the serum total-, LDL-and HDL-cholesterol levels. •. Limited evidence supports the topical use in the prevention and treatment of atopic dermatitis. •.
Coconut oil has been touted as a healthy fat with an array of beneficial effects, but these claims lack evidence, according to Frank Sacks, professor of cardiovascular disease prevention at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
21 kwi 2020 · Coconut oil has received a lot of attention in recent years, and there’s some evidence that it may help with weight loss, oral hygiene, and more. Coconut oil is a saturated fat, but...
11 gru 2023 · New research reveals significant metabolic and health risks associated with long-term coconut oil supplementation, including alterations in hormones, weight gain, and inflammation. Lead researcher Marcio Alberto Torsoni advises against unguided coconut oil consumption and recommends moderation, aligning with dietary guidelines.
Among individuals who did not consume coconut oil, 47.6% considered it expensive and 11.6% deemed it unhealthy. Conclusions: Coconut oil consumption is motivated by the responders' own beliefs in its supposed health benefits, despite what scientific research demonstrates.
