We all know the virtues of coconut oil, as outlined in Dr Peat's article.
I would like to hypothesize; specifically on its established effects of raising body temps and its anti-fungal properties.
For those of us who are hypothyroid, endure low temps that are difficult to raise, have poor digestion, serotonin dominance, would a practical approach be upping Coconut Oil to significantly higher doses. In a range of maybe 100g+ a day? Potentially, and in some cases, i.e slow digestion, SIBO etc - swapping out fruit and carbohydrates for Coconut Oil? Could it become a significant portion of ones energy intake?
My thinking corresponds with my poor tolerance to fruit; bloating, slow digestion, cold temps, no satiety. I find the exact opposite with more coconut oil in my diet, or as I have recently been eating - coconut meat. This being in direct proportion to a decline in fruit. Granted this is sliding the energy balance in favour of Higher-Fat, Lower-Carb.
Wider Questions:
- What is the upper limit of Coconut Oil advised? Can too much be taken in a day that causes ill-side effects (outside of being large quantities all in one dose)
- If one was to increase CO considerably, what would one not change elsewhere in the diet?
- What are the differences, and what is recommended between Refined and Organic Virgin.
- Thoughts on the KTC brand
- Effects of Coconut Oil on Steroid Synthesis and Hormones; Testosterone, DHT, Estrogen?
I would like to hypothesize; specifically on its established effects of raising body temps and its anti-fungal properties.
For those of us who are hypothyroid, endure low temps that are difficult to raise, have poor digestion, serotonin dominance, would a practical approach be upping Coconut Oil to significantly higher doses. In a range of maybe 100g+ a day? Potentially, and in some cases, i.e slow digestion, SIBO etc - swapping out fruit and carbohydrates for Coconut Oil? Could it become a significant portion of ones energy intake?
My thinking corresponds with my poor tolerance to fruit; bloating, slow digestion, cold temps, no satiety. I find the exact opposite with more coconut oil in my diet, or as I have recently been eating - coconut meat. This being in direct proportion to a decline in fruit. Granted this is sliding the energy balance in favour of Higher-Fat, Lower-Carb.
Wider Questions:
- What is the upper limit of Coconut Oil advised? Can too much be taken in a day that causes ill-side effects (outside of being large quantities all in one dose)
- If one was to increase CO considerably, what would one not change elsewhere in the diet?
- What are the differences, and what is recommended between Refined and Organic Virgin.
- Thoughts on the KTC brand
- Effects of Coconut Oil on Steroid Synthesis and Hormones; Testosterone, DHT, Estrogen?