The claim
Coconut oil added regularly to a balanced diet lowers cholesterol to normal.
Rating
Use of coconut oil in cooking, raises the ‘bad’ cholesterol levels among individuals.
Reviewed by First Check ↗ ·
Original fact check ↗PeakMetrics research summary
Based on related reporting.
Research from related reporting says that consuming high amounts of saturated fat frequently is linked to elevated LDL cholesterol and lists coconut oil among saturated-fat sources. This does not support the claim that regularly adding coconut oil lowers cholesterol to normal.[S5]
Research date:
Sources and attribution
- [original] First Check original review
Original review · Retrieved October 16, 2026
- [S5] Nourishing Your Heart: The Ultimate Guide to Heart Health Nutrition
Additional research · Retrieved October 16, 2026