Coconut oil has become a total hit in recent years. Thanks to advertisements and quasi-scientific articles, the sale of this oil in Western countries has grown incredibly, all because it is attributed with healing properties.
But is it all true and is the data from which such dramatic conclusions are drawn actually relevant?
According to statistics, the sale of coconut oil in the USA increased by 2015% in 31 compared to the previous year.
However, researchers at Berkeley examined some of the research and claims surrounding coconut oil.
"Don't fall for the claims that thanks to coconut oil you will be thin and healthy or that it will cure you of some chronic disease. There is nothing wrong with moderate consumption of coconut oil, but it is not a cure-all or a miracle fat,' warned Laurence Eyes, an expert in oils and fats from the Institute of Chemistry in New Zealand, writes the Washington Post.
It's healthier than butter, but not olive oil, she added: 'It would be dangerous to replace olive oil with coconut oil.'
In addition, coconut oil is also full of fat and consuming a large amount can lead to an increase in cholesterol and be harmful to the heart. However, it also depends on the amount consumed, as well as on the rest of the diet, lifestyle and overall health of the person.
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