Coconut oil

Despite having a terrible image for being heavy in saturated fats, coconut oil is still being researched for its ability to prevent heart disease. The fatty acid composition of coconut oil is heterogeneous, containing both saturated fats and medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). According to a 2018 research of 91 older persons, 50 grams of coconut oil consumed daily showed equivalent benefits as olive oil on raising HDL (the good cholesterol) and lowering LDL (the bad cholesterol).

In a clinical research conducted in 2020, tea cookies prepared with 40 grams of coconut oil reduced triglyceride levels by nearly 60% after a meal. The MCT fatty acid composition was suggested to be responsible for this. According to other research, using MCT oil to treat excessive triglyceride levels might help the blood's fasting and post-meal triglyceride levels. The beneficial effects of coconut oil on health still require further study.