And there are some reports suggesting that coconut oil does this, too ... In our study, coconut oil did not raise ‘bad’ cholesterol, despite being high in saturated fat.

Coconut oil is as unhealthy as beef dripping and butter, say US heart experts. It is packed with saturated fat which can raise "bad" cholesterol, says the American Heart Association in updated advice.

So, which side does coconut oil fall? Good or bad? It’s derived from a plant ... lauric acid increases low-density lipoproteins/LDLs (the “bad” cholesterol). This aspect of the food is one of several ...

Foods rich in healthy fats can help lower LDL (bad) cholesterol ... that can improve cholesterol levels. It boosts HDL ...

Sales of coconut oil ... "bad cholesterol" because high levels are linked with increased risk of heart disease. On the other hand, saturated fats - which are particularly bad for you - also tend ...

Seemingly-healthy plant-based foods can actually raise your cholesterol ... multiple patients whose LDL cholesterol was going up because they introduced coconut oil-containing foods," she told ...

Some of the foods that people can eat on this diet are almonds, walnuts, avocados, seeds, olive oil, coconut ... cholesterol that is heart-friendly but in some people it can also increase LDL or ...