Coconut oil, the exotic oil has been receiving a lot of attention in the last years and has grown in popularity because of its potential beneficial effects on energy, atherosclerosis, and aging. These benefits are attributed to coconut oil’s high medium chain triglyceride (MCT’s) content, which are fatty acids that[…]
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