re: Coconut Oil: dosage, usage, & brand

Random musings about coconut oil (procrastinating work):

CO is of course almost all saturated fat. the demonization of saturated fats has been debunked. however, there are still potential issues for some people. I follow Dr. Phinney's work and analysis on this, Rhonda Patrick is another good resource (she's really into the genetic aspects).

Phinney describes (in scientific detail) nutritional ketosis as an island on which it's not only safe but healthy to consume saturated fat, and potentially lots of it. However, if you aren't fat adapted, there can be issues. Saturated fat + high carb seems to be a pretty big no-no.

Also, people with the APOE4 gene may have some issues with SF. I am still researching all of this and don't want to offer any amateur opinions on its importance, but it is interesting stuff.

Of course, you've read about the instant energy benefits of medium-chain triglycerides or else we probably wouldn't even be talking about CO (which is made up of 2/3 MCT).

I've been trying to up my monounsaturated fats and Omega 3 PUFA, reduce my Omega 6 PUFA, and moderate saturated fats (sort of, "just in case")--that doesn't mean I don't chow down on red meat and eggs damned near every day, but when trying to add protein-free fat to stay within strong-ketosis macros, I err on the side of O3 and MUFA.

All that said, I do often take a tiny shot of coconut or MCT oil to break my fast while I'm cooking or just need some energy and don't feel like eating (it's amazing how little food i need when in ketosis). I just use the Carrington Farms unflavored liquid stuff you can get at walmart for $13 per big bottle. It isn't "organic" or special. Hope I'm not poisoning myself.