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Coconut Oil and Your Health: What Science Says About This Popular Remedy
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Coconut Oil and Your Health: What Science Says About This Popular Remedy

Coconut oil has moved from the kitchen to the wellness aisle, with claims ranging from improved thyroid function to stronger immunity. Extracted from mature coconuts, it contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a type of fat that is digested differently than most others. MCTs are absorbed quickly and used for energy, which may explain why many people…