I am curious how Coco stands up nutrient wise to beef tallow etc. which known to be high in vitamins. I am not saying either is “healthy”, just merely asking how they are different. For example I know Lauric Acid is in Coco. Does the body use Coco oil similar to animal saturated fat? Or more like olive oil/palm oil? Thanks! Yes I know questions of this sort have been common since the modern “fat” age began.
Yes coconut oil differs from beef tallow typically due to the High Lauric acid and MCT content. Coconut oil has been shown to raise HDL cholesterol, lower inflammation due to its high level of antioxidants, and also support digestive health.
Coconut oil is much more similar to animal fats in that it is mostly saturated fatty acids. Saturated fats are essential to life as they make up over 50% of the cell membranes in every animal. They Also have been shown to raise HDL cholesterol. Also due to saturated fats having a single bond they are much less likely to oxidize and form free radicals when cooking unlike polyunsaturated and monounsaturated oils most people use today.