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Coconut oil (or coconut fat) is an edible oil derived from the kernels, meat, and milk of the coconut palm fruit. [1] Coconut oil is a white solid fat below around 25 °C (77 °F), and a clear thin liquid oil in warmer climates. Unrefined varieties have a distinct coconut aroma. [2] Coconut oil is used as a food oil, and in industrial ...
Conrado Dayrit. Conrado Dayrit (May 31, 1919 – October 5, 2007) was a Filipino medical doctor and scientist known for his advocacy of coconut oil for which he was dubbed "Dr. Coconut" and "Father of VCO" (Virgin Coconut Oil). He was one of the six co-founders and a president of the Philippine Heart Association, a president of the Federation ...
Coconut oil is 80–90% saturated fat and the smoke point is only 350 degrees Fahrenheit, making it a less healthy choice for frying or cooking in general, TODAY.com previously reported.
Oil pulling is an age-old Ayurvedic dental technique that has garnered attention for its many purported health benefits, with some claiming that swishing on coconut oil can help treat cavities ...
Coconut oil is the oil extracted from a coconut that can be used on skin and hair, usually to help seal in moisture. However, not all coconut oil is the same. Dermatologist Ryan Turner, MD ...
The refined fat is used as an edible fat and vegetable ghee in India. [48] Neem oil, from Azadirachta indica, a brownish-green oil with a high sulfur content, used in cosmetics, for medicinal purposes, and as an insecticide. [208] Ojon oil extracted from the nut of the American palm (Elaeis oleifera).