Coconut Oil
Best to use for cooking and baking in addition to butter
saturated
more than half is Medium Chain Fatty Acid (MCFA)
readily digested
easily metabolized, rather than stored
saturated
more than half is Medium Chain Fatty Acid (MCFA)
readily digested
easily metabolized, rather than stored
Benefits
Antimicrobial - Lauric acid and caprylic acid, can be applied to wounds, emollient (seals in moisture)
Brain health - keytones, a high-energy fuel alternative to glucose
Energy - maintain mitochondrial function
Brain health - keytones, a high-energy fuel alternative to glucose
Energy - maintain mitochondrial function