In 2017, the American Heart Association issued a recommendation to limit saturated fats. The saturated fats lauric acid, capric acid, and caprylic acid make up almost 90% of the fats in coconut oil. Some studies suggest that the saturated fats in coconut oil may have more favorable effects on blood lipids than animal-based saturated fat. However, many experts still believe we should limit saturated fat and replace it with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats from plant-based sources. A 2015 study in rats found that a combination of coconut oil and exercise lowered blood pressure, but evidence in humans is still lacking.

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