[ARTIKEL] 08 Jun 2017
In the past, many people said that coconut oil is an ingredient that should be avoided because it is not good for health. The reason is the presence of fat in coconut oil. However, that is only in the past. After that, many studies have found that this oil is one of the best to use as cooking oil. And, the fat in it is one of the reasons.
Saturated fat Actually, the fat in coconut oil is saturated fat. This type of fat is stronger and resistant to heat, when compared to other fats. That is, when you heat it up, it doesn't turn into the unsaturated fat that causes obesity and other health problems. The fats you can find in coconut oil are mostly Medium Chain Triglycerides. This type of fatty acid can be directly absorbed in your liver. Then, it is converted into ketones, materials that can be reprocessed into energy for your body.
Lowering Bad Cholesterol Level Another important thing that you can also find in coconut oil is its ability to lower the level of bad cholesterol or LDL. Not only that, this fat can also increase the amount of HDL or good cholesterol. With this function, it can be said that coconut oil is very good and safe for those of you who have heart disease. It can even be said, coconut oil can be a suitable product to reduce the risk of heart disease.