Coconut oil is a saturated fat. Now, all saturated fats are not “bad” in the same way that there is “good” and “bad” cholesterol.  Coconut oil reduces LDL levels (bad cholesterol) and raises HDL (good cholesterol). The saturated fat that coconut oil contains is a fat called Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs).  In fact, it is a type of saturated fat whose molecule is very small and … [Read more...]