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Does
the oil need to be refrigerated?
Will
cooking with VCNO cause it to become hydrogenated and toxic like
hydrogenated oils?
Are
there side effects to VCNO?
How
much should one take daily to receive its health benefits?
The
equivalent to 3.5 tablespoons a day according to researchers.
One could take more or less than that amount, since this is a
food, not a medicine. Since coconut oil in nature is
packaged inside the coconut meat, it is recommended to take this
amount throughout the day with food high in fibre and protein.
Does
the oil need to be refrigerated?
No.
Virgin Coconut oil is the least susceptible to oxidation of any
plant oil. Its natural antioxidants give it the longest
shelf life of any plant oil. It should however be kept out
of the sunlight and free from moisture which could cause mould.
Will
cooking with VCNO cause it to become hydrogenated and toxic like
hydrogenated oils?
No.
Hydrogenation is an industrial process where hydrogen molecules
are introduced to the oil to make it solid at room temperatures.
It chemically alters the oil and creates harmful trans fatty
acids. Cooking with VCNO does NOT introduce hydrogen into
the oil or hydrogenate it. VCNO is a very stable oil at even
higher temperatures. However, it is best not to cook beyond
the smoke point of VCNO, as this will begin to deteriorate the oil
and turn it yellow. Once it has turned dark yellow, the oil
should be discarded and no longer used.
Are
there side effects to VCNO?
Yes,
there could be, especially if your body is used to a low-fat diet
regimen. Since lauric acid is antibacterial and anti-viral,
there could be ‘die-off’ effects from the VCNO as these
organisms are eliminated from the body. Most common side effect
is diarrhoea. While 3Tbsp. is recommended as the daily
dosage by some researchers, it is probably best not to start with
that amount, or take it all at once. Like any food, some people
could possibly have allergic reactions to VCNO as well, although
it has traditionally nourished millions throughout Asia for
thousands of years where food allergies to coconuts are basically
unknown.
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