Curr Nutr Rep September 2018 PMID 29974400

Are We Going Nuts on Coconut Oil?

Senthilkumar Sankararaman, Thomas J Sferra

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Peak: 1 in Feb 2020
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What people are saying

Discussions highlight the controversy by referencing scientific studies, such as one mentioning increased LDL cholesterol levels, and include dismissive comments questioning the link to cardiovascular disease. The tone varies from skeptical to supportive, with some users providing detailed citations, indicating moderate engagement and interest but no decisive consensus.

AgreementNeither agree nor disagree

The discussions show mixed views, with some posts supporting the concerns about coconut oil raising LDL cholesterol, while others doubt or dismiss these claims.

InterestModerate interest

Most posts indicate a moderate level of curiosity or concern about the health implications, especially regarding cardiovascular health.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants are engaging by sharing studies, questioning assumptions, and providing detailed responses, reflecting a thoughtful discussion.

ImpactNeutral impact

The overall conversation does not seem to significantly influence public behavior but does raise awareness about the ongoing debate.

Abstract in brief

  • Coconut oil sales and consumption have increased due to effective marketing, claiming benefits like weight loss, improved immunity, heart health, and memory enhancement, and highlighting its content of medium chain triglycerides (MCTs).
  • Research findings indicate that consuming coconut oil raises low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol, potentially increasing the risk of cardiovascular issues, and these effects are not necessarily the same as those from commercial MCT oils.
  • Until more evidence confirms coconut oil's long-term health effects, it should be treated as a saturated fat, and its intake should be limited to less than 10% of daily calories, in line with USDA recommendations.]

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Nathalia Montaño
@MontanoNat · X

Y como siempre , aquí les dejo la bibliografía: Sankararaman, S., Sferra, T.J. Are We Going Nuts on Coconut Oil?. Curr Nutr Rep 7, 107–115 (2018). https://t.co/zDCg6XLPox

Dec 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 737 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@nevadonutricion I doubt it. It comes from MCT oil (not the same as coconut oil.) which generally contains 50–80% caprylic acid and 20–50% caproic acidm(6-8 carbon length chain). I've never seen those tied to CVD. https://t.co/W4TG1r8zUM

Jul 16, 2021 · 3 likes · 25,875 followers View post →
Dra. Maribel Lizarzábal | Health Coach
@soydramaribel · X

Fuente: Senthilkumar Sankararaman (2018). Are we going nuts on coconut oil? PubMed. https://t.co/czgRRFu46w

Jul 5, 2024 · 2 likes · 16,488 followers View post →
Dra. Maribel Lizarzábal | Health Coach
@soydramaribel · X

Dime en los comentarios

Nov 22, 2022 · 1 like · 16,488 followers View post →
J. Humberto Sturione
@_Englishman_ · X

@FC__MANCILLA @patriciosainzr Estimado, como se ofendió porque le enrostrara su error y lo mandara a estudiar supongo que no estudió niuna weá. Así que acá le mando links a unos papers y pantallazos de lo que le mencionaba... A ver si le pega una leída. Sl2. https://t.co/7IWDsinijc doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuw002 https://t.co/sQa4BAV4lH

Feb 18, 2020 · 472 followers View post →
Renato Dumbra
@renatodumbra · X

@MacroFour @Plant_proof “Several studies consistently showed consumption of coconut oil increases low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and thereby could increase adverse cardiovascular health” https://t.co/oOtSTuvXLZ

Dec 9, 2021 · 119 followers View post →

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Dra. Maribel Lizarzábal | Health Coach
@soydramaribel · X

Fuente: Senthilkumar Sankararaman (2018). Are we going nuts on coconut oil? PubMed. https://t.co/czgRRFu46w

Jul 5, 2024 · 2 likes · 16,488 followers View post →
Dra. Maribel Lizarzábal | Health Coach
@soydramaribel · X

Dime en los comentarios

Nov 22, 2022 · 1 like · 16,488 followers View post →
Renato Dumbra
@renatodumbra · X

@MacroFour @Plant_proof “Several studies consistently showed consumption of coconut oil increases low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) and thereby could increase adverse cardiovascular health” https://t.co/oOtSTuvXLZ

Dec 9, 2021 · 119 followers View post →
Avi Bitterman, MD
@AviBittMD · X

@nevadonutricion I doubt it. It comes from MCT oil (not the same as coconut oil.) which generally contains 50–80% caprylic acid and 20–50% caproic acidm(6-8 carbon length chain). I've never seen those tied to CVD. https://t.co/W4TG1r8zUM

Jul 16, 2021 · 3 likes · 25,875 followers View post →
Nathalia Montaño
@MontanoNat · X

Y como siempre , aquí les dejo la bibliografía: Sankararaman, S., Sferra, T.J. Are We Going Nuts on Coconut Oil?. Curr Nutr Rep 7, 107–115 (2018). https://t.co/zDCg6XLPox

Dec 9, 2020 · 5 likes · 737 followers View post →
J. Humberto Sturione
@_Englishman_ · X

@FC__MANCILLA @patriciosainzr Estimado, como se ofendió porque le enrostrara su error y lo mandara a estudiar supongo que no estudió niuna weá. Así que acá le mando links a unos papers y pantallazos de lo que le mencionaba... A ver si le pega una leída. Sl2. https://t.co/7IWDsinijc doi:10.1093/nutrit/nuw002 https://t.co/sQa4BAV4lH

Feb 18, 2020 · 472 followers View post →