Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A N…of Current Evidence.
🔬 Peer-reviewed
Health Effects of Coconut Oil-A Narrative Review of Current Evidence.
Taylor C Wallace
Journal of the American College of Nutrition · 2019
Findings
Coconut oil has solid evidence for treating atopic dermatitis and preventing cavities when applied topically or used for oil pulling. It may help prevent hair damage, but the hype around weight loss, heart health, and brain function isn't backed by strong research yet—most claims come from animal studies, not human trials.
Design
Review
Evidence
Moderate
Journal
Journal of the American College of Nutrition
Ingredients studied