The Elusive Science Behind Coconut Oil Wellbeing Cases

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The science behind coconut oil health claims is notoriously difficult to pin down. How much coconut oil can your body tolerate? What's the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats? Can you get enough Omega-3 from one meal? The answers may surprise you.

Coconut oil has long been touted as an effective healing remedy for a range of conditions. From curing athlete's foot, or even warding off colds and flu to being used as an anti-aging moisturizer, coconut oil can do it all. 

It's no secret that coconut oil is a popular health supplement and beauty product. It's touted as an all-natural remedy for everything from weight loss to Alzheimer's disease. However, recent studies suggest that the healthcare community may be jumping the gun on numerous claims made about the antioxidant-rich substance

The health benefits of coconut oil have been touted for years, but there is a lot of confusion out there about what it does, and how well it works.