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Coconut oil lowers cholesterol by promoting its conversion to pregnenolone, a molecule that is a precursor to many of the hormones our bodies need. Coconut can help restore normal thyroid function. When the thyroid does not function optimally, it can contribute to higher levels of bad cholesterol.
Coconut oil can be used in cooking or taken in capsule form. Research suggests that virgin coconut oil has better health effects than refined coconut oil. A 2013 study published in Food and Function compared the antioxidant effects of virgin coconut oil, refined coconut oil, sunflower oil and olive oil.