Lipids July 2009 PMID 19437058

Effects of dietary coconut oil on the biochemical and anthropometric profiles of women presenting abdominal obesity.

Monica L Assunção, Haroldo S Ferreira, Aldenir F dos Santos, Cyro R Cabral, Telma M M T Florêncio

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The discussions reflect a supportive stance towards coconut oil's health benefits, emphasizing its role in increasing HDL cholesterol and reducing visceral fat, with phrases like 'better lipids & weight control' and 'reduces belly fat' conveying recognition of the article's findings. Word choices like 'safer,' 'improve,' and 'benefits' indicate a tone of approval, while some comments questioning or comparing oils highlight ongoing debates about health impacts.

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Most discussions support the positive effects of coconut oil on health, especially regarding lipid profiles and fat reduction, indicating general agreement with the publication.

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The discussions show high interest, as many participants reference specific outcomes like HDL increases and belly fat reduction, demonstrating engagement with the topic.

EngagementModerate engagement

The majority of comments exhibit a moderate level of engagement—some reference research, compare oils, or comment on health implications, but few delve deeply into methodology or broader impacts.

ImpactModerate impact

The overall impact appears moderate; users believe coconut oil can positively influence health but recognize the need for further discussion or evidence, so the influence of these discussions, while notable, isn't overwhelmingly transformative.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated how dietary coconut oil affects women with abdominal obesity, finding that coconut oil increased healthy HDL cholesterol and reduced waist circumference, without causing negative lipid changes.
  • Both groups followed a hypocaloric diet and walked daily, with coconut oil group showing specific benefits like improved lipid profiles and reduced waist size, while the soybean oil group experienced less favorable changes.
  • Overall, coconut oil appears to help reduce abdominal obesity and improve cholesterol levels without leading to dyslipidemia, unlike soybean oil which was associated with increased total cholesterol and LDL levels.]

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Gerritjan Boeve
@Gerritjan_boeve · X

Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @TuckerGoodrich #lcl6 https://t.co/QC0ycDm1wI

Sep 12, 2021 · 40 likes · 10 shares · 51 followers View post →
Alan Aragon
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@DrNadolsky @kevinnbass @DrNadolsky - most studies on EVCO show stable LDL: Neutral to positive effects: https://t.co/IUJzwDzBpf https://t.co/HDl6ioLrK7 https://t.co/OfOw4ze7DU https://t.co/WsTK9Giabq Increased LDL & HDL (ratio preserved, if that’s still a thing you care about) https://t.co/USGqbv9ipq

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Artemisa
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Anjali Anand | Metabolic Health Coach
@anjupete · X

If you are looking to cut your #bellyfat, switch to coconut oil. https://t.co/HOjOasCh5u

Jan 21, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,384 followers View post →
沼尾 一幸
@K1VRgun5rd2C0Jq · X

HDLコレステロールを高める油は…↓ https://t.co/ElokmznCP9 https://t.co/D1ySliMyBB / #食事 #健康 #ココナッツ #オリーブ油 HDLコレステロールを上げる油と… https://t.co/VIUFcSa1kC

Aug 13, 2020 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →
Analyze & Optimize
@Outdoctrination · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 12, 2021 · 10 shares · 121,502 followers View post →

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tokatti
@tokatti_ · X

ココナッツオイルがHDLコレステロールをあげてくれる 2009年に40人の女性を対象にした実験 他のオイル(大豆油とか)にくらべて、良いコレステロールを増やす働きが高い https://t.co/fJ6LFOIYAh 116人が対象の別実験 ココナッツオイルでHDLが上がった https://t.co/cDMIjL74Ak ニュージーランドの

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Karikkin Coconuts
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RT @FructoseNo: Coconut oil safer than soy bean oil - better lipids & weight control https://t.co/Zt0CGavjxi https://t.co/46l2CFPApk

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Javi Ciborro
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Artemisa
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Dejo esto por aquí y me retiro lentamente https://t.co/gct1PHCcSr https://t.co/PkRC8l1QdA

Oct 1, 2022 · 1 like · 7,090 followers View post →
wendylee
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RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Oct 20, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,020 followers View post →
begorgeousbody
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RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 14, 2021 · 10 shares · 376 followers View post →
Santiago Navarro
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RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 13, 2021 · 10 shares · 505 followers View post →
Anssi H. Manninen | Mass Balance Man
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RainyDaysAZ
@RainyDaysAZ · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 13, 2021 · 10 shares · 1,834 followers View post →
DiscoStew
@DiscoStew66 · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 13, 2021 · 10 shares · 10,783 followers View post →
Analyze & Optimize
@Outdoctrination · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 12, 2021 · 10 shares · 121,502 followers View post →
pōhutukawa
@pohutukawa · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 12, 2021 · 10 shares · 575 followers View post →
SosDeUstoroi
@AncestralYogurt · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 12, 2021 · 10 shares · 84 followers View post →
Ensio Kallio
@EnsioKallio · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 12, 2021 · 10 shares · 620 followers View post →
Tucker Goodrich
@TuckerGoodrich · X

RT @Gerritjan_boeve: Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @Tucker…

Sep 12, 2021 · 10 shares · 28,303 followers View post →
Gerritjan Boeve
@Gerritjan_boeve · X

Coconut oil reduces belly (visceral)fat, increases HDL and reduces CRP. Soybean oil mostly did the opposite! @TuckerGoodrich #lcl6 https://t.co/QC0ycDm1wI

Sep 12, 2021 · 40 likes · 10 shares · 51 followers View post →
Alan Aragon
@TheAlanAragon · X

@DrNadolsky @kevinnbass @DrNadolsky - most studies on EVCO show stable LDL: Neutral to positive effects: https://t.co/IUJzwDzBpf https://t.co/HDl6ioLrK7 https://t.co/OfOw4ze7DU https://t.co/WsTK9Giabq Increased LDL & HDL (ratio preserved, if that’s still a thing you care about) https://t.co/USGqbv9ipq

Aug 25, 2021 · 1 like · 42,045 followers View post →
Asi
@Asi60426112 · X

@DarrenDoherty83 @benjaminrholmes @The_Nutrivore Just because you eat more doesn't mean its stored, exhalion and urine The body only store fat Beacue you eat sugar and grains https://t.co/aAcmLRfzae https://t.co/o0auVWDUsj

May 19, 2021 · 23 followers View post →
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@Monalovegan · X

RT @anjupete: If you are looking to cut your #bellyfat, switch to coconut oil. https://t.co/HOjOasCh5u

Feb 1, 2021 · 1 share · 842 followers View post →
Anjali Anand | Metabolic Health Coach
@anjupete · X

If you are looking to cut your #bellyfat, switch to coconut oil. https://t.co/HOjOasCh5u

Jan 21, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 4,384 followers View post →
沼尾 一幸
@K1VRgun5rd2C0Jq · X

そのほかの論文はこちら↓ https://t.co/D1ySliMyBB https://t.co/aTHLOyFMAG お勧めのココナッツオイル↓ https://t.co/T4gXSNGpoZ https://t.co/frD6GpuPhN / #食事 #健康 #ココナッツ #オリーブ油 HDLコレステロールを上げる油と… https://t.co/VIUFcSa1kC

Aug 13, 2020 · 24 followers View post →
沼尾 一幸
@K1VRgun5rd2C0Jq · X

HDLコレステロールを高める油は…↓ https://t.co/ElokmznCP9 https://t.co/D1ySliMyBB / #食事 #健康 #ココナッツ #オリーブ油 HDLコレステロールを上げる油と… https://t.co/VIUFcSa1kC

Aug 13, 2020 · 1 like · 24 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@The_Nutrivore @AnsmithRD @Thrival1 Or maybe you want to compare it with a polyunsaturated oil like 'heart healthy' soy bean oil? https://t.co/F24u8F8FCA

Jun 30, 2020 · 6,057 followers View post →
FaHaD
@HussainiF · X

The reference Assunção, M.L., Ferreira, H.S., dos Santos, A.F. et al. Effects of Dietary Coconut Oil on the Biochemical and Anthropometric Profiles of Women Presenting Abdominal Obesity. Lipids 44, 593–601 (2009)

Jun 29, 2020 · 475 followers View post →
Hasan Dbouk
@hasandbouk · X

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Jun 25, 2020 · 104 followers View post →
MacroFour
@MacroFour · X

@Plant_proof @ArmandoPCE Equally, in this study, coconut oil, high in saturated fat, was better than soy oil. https://t.co/F24u8F8FCA

Jun 24, 2020 · 6,057 followers View post →
Jan Vyjidak
@janvyjidak · X

RT @janvyjidak: COCONUT OIL IS PURE POISON - IN LALALAND Only read after taking your daily butter-flavoured margarine. Assuncao (2009) ht…

Feb 14, 2020 · 17 shares · 4,140 followers View post →
@amys_bus_ticket
@amys_bus_ticket · X

Effects of dietary coconut oil on the biochemical and anthropometric profiles of women presenting abdominal obesity. - PubMed - NCBI #Health #Diet #CoconutOil https://t.co/R3TkOruYhX

Nov 17, 2019 · 3,121 followers View post →
Dallas E. Boggs
@DallasBoggs · X

Effects of dietary coconut oil on the biochemical and anthropometric profiles of women presenting abdominal obesity. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/rYTOb6ayCe

Feb 21, 2019 · 59 followers View post →
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