I've been reading about coconut oil and it's benefits.

http://www.organicfacts.net/organic-...conut-oil.html

I bought some organic extra virgin coconut oil to cook with. It's expensive!! But I don't fry much of anything and only have to use a little for things like stir-fry and sauteing. It's good to use about a teaspoon for popping corn, too.

I found some 1,000 mg. capsules but can't readily find any info on dosage or side effects. The Jarrow formula recommends taking 2 softgels per day. They have 25 calories each and about 13 grams of fat.....but no transfat. Will taking this affect high blood pressure? I read that 3 tablespoons of coconut oil is recommended daily but that would equate to many capsules and alot of calories.

I'm planning to ask my doctor all these questions when I go but just wondered if anyone else has used Coconut Oil with success.

I like cocoa butter on my skin, but haven't tried coconut oil to cook.

i used it for about a year and didnt see a change better or worse. love the stuff tho!

Dr. Mercola was all enthusiastic about using it....said it was the next best thing to whatever was the last best thing. Then I saw that he was selling it........ I bought mine from the store - it was still organic and cost less than half what he was charging. His articles were very informative but I still don't see what the big hype is/was. Unless it's just that it has no trans fat. It is good and makes awesome popcorn.

it does add great flavor, and I find it incredibly useful, but as for Dr. M....he shifts the truth alot.

Here is what Dr. Weil says... (back in 2005 that is)

http://www.drweil.com/drw/u/id/QAA316479

I am sticking to my ghee. A small jar lasts me over a year, and only a thin sliver (I keep in the frig) is needed at any one time.

Eggs made with Ghee taste great too.