Increasing Healthy Cholesterol
MCTs found in coconut oil may aid in maintaining insulin sensitivity. Low-density lipoprotein (LDL), also known as bad cholesterol, and high-density lipoprotein (HDL), also known as healthy cholesterol, are the two types of cholesterol. HDL appears to aid in lowering LDL levels, and increasing HDL also improves cardiovascular health. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), a substance found in coconut oil, are theorised by some researchers to help increase levels of healthy cholesterol. People consume 1 tablespoon of coconut oil twice daily for nearly eight weeks. It helps lower harmful cholesterol levels.
