Coconut oil is loaded with saturated fats, which actually do not harm the blood lipid profile like previously thought.
Saturated fats raise HDL (the good) cholesterol and change the LDL cholesterol to a benign subtype
In one study in 40 women, coconut oil reduced Total and LDL cholesterol while increasing HDL compared to soybean oil
There are also rat studies showing that coconut oil reduces triglycerides, total and LDL cholesterol, increases HDL and improves blood coagulation factors and antioxidant status
This improvement in cardiovascular risk factors should theoretically lead to a reduced risk of heart disease over the long term
Studies in both humans and rats show that coconut oil improves important risk factors like Total, LDL and HDL cholesterol, which may translate to a reduced risk of heart disease.
