I also have doubts, but use it because I can't get enough of the right fat.
My internet search turned up nothing wrong with it, but the doubt remains.

EV organic coconut oil smells unpleasant to me, and horrible when I cook 
with it, so use the non-virgin (experienced?) stuff.

William



Jamie Dolan wrote:
> HI,
>
> I have been reading for hours about Coconut oil.  I just can't get a
> real good read on if this is something I should be using or not.
>
> I am not sure how paleo it is.  I understand that it is fairly easy to
> get the oil out of coconuts, so perhaps it was possiable as a paleo
> food?
>
> I always assume that olive oil is safe, but I don't feel like olive
> oil holds up well to anything that is heated to any extent.
>
> Coconut and palm oils seem like good options.  People also talk about
> the benefits from the extra virgin organic versions of the coconut
> oil.
>
> Anyone have any thoughts on the subject, reccomendations?
>
> Thanks so much,
>
> Jamie
>
>
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