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>> Perhaps someone can clarify this.  I've been under the impression for a
>> long time that coconut fat and free radicals are just about synonymous. If
>> anyone has a reply that refutes this, I'd appreciate it if you'd explain it
>> with hard science.  My impression came from that realm.  Thanks :-)
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> It is only hydrogenated or partially hydrogenated coconut butter/coconut oil
> that is problematic and a source of harmful trans fats.  You might want to
> contact the Price Pottenger Nutrition Foundation for a copy of an excellent
> article, by researcher Mary Enig, Ph.D., F.A.C.N., HEALTH AND NUTRITIONAL
> BENEFITS FROM COCONUT OIL. (VOL. 20. #1, Spring 1996).  I don't know if the
> PPNF has this available online but you could check by contacting the PPPNF.
> at 1-800-366-3748 or visiting their web site  which may be <www.ppnf.com>
>>

Rachel