Confusingly, though, while coconut oil as a whole increases plasma levels of high-density lipoproteins/HDLs (the “good” cholesterol), on its own, lauric acid increases low-density lipoproteins/LDLs ...
Cooking oils that are high in saturated and trans fats should be avoided if you have high cholesterol. These include coconut oil, palm oil, and butter. These oils can increase LDL (bad ...