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Nutrition Journal by the American Society for Nutrition

Giving saturated fat another chance. Saturated fat has long held a bad rep and been noted for its potential to contribute to cardiovascular disease. So you might understand why I was a bit skeptical of all the hype surrounding the supposedly miracle-working power of coconut oil, which is composed of saturated fatty acids. However, if there's one thing I have learned as a nutrition student, it is that research has the potential to change our views as we continue to expand our knowledge and make new discoveries. Coconut oil may prevent and alleviate disease. Both research and clinical studies have shown that MCFA may be useful in treating and preventing diseases such as diabetes, osteoporosis, virus-related dieases (mononucleosis, hepatitis C, herpes, etc.), gallbladder disease, Crohn's disease, and cancer. The smaller size of MCFA (compared to LCFA) allows them to be digested more easily, making them ideal for those suffering from digestive diseases. Coconut oil may assist in the absorption and retaining of calcium, thereby benefiting bones. Coconut oil has antimicrobial, antiviral, and antifungal properties. Lipid-coated bacteria and viruses contain a lipid coat which encloses their DNA among other cellular materials. When consumed by humans, coconut oil disrupts the lipid membrane, killing the pathogens without damaging the host or harming health-promoting intestinal bacteria. The antimicrobial properties stem from the monoglycerides and free fatty acids (mainly lauric acid and capric acid) that compose coconut oil.

Dietary supplementation with white button mushroom enhances natural killer cell activity in C57BL/6 mice. Wu D, Pae M, Ren Z, Guo Z, Smith D, Meydani SN. J Nutr. 2007 Jun;137(6):1472-7. PMID: 17513409

White button mushroom enhances maturation of bone marrow-derived dendritic cells and their antigen presenting function in mice.\nRen Z, Guo Z, Meydani SN, Wu D.\nJ Nutr. 2008 Mar;138(3):544-50.\nPMID: 18287364

Supplements of 20 microg/d cholecalciferol optimized serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D concentrations in 80% of premenopausal women in winter.\nNelson ML, Blum JM, Hollis BW, Rosen C, Sullivan SS.\nJ Nutr. 2009 Mar;139(3):540-6. Epub 2009 Jan 21.\nPMID: 19158226

Dietary intake of menaquinone is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease: the Rotterdam Study.\nGeleijnse JM, Vermeer C, Grobbee DE, Schurgers LJ, Knapen MH, van der Meer IM, Hofman A, Witteman JC.\nJ Nutr. 2004 Nov;134(11):3100-5.\nPMID: 15514282

Song JH, Fujimoto K, Miyazawa T. Polyunsaturated (n-3) fatty acids susceptible to peroxidation are increased in plasma and tissue lipids of rats fed docosahexaenoic acid-containing oils. J Nutr. 2000 Dec;130(12):3028-33. PMID: 11110863 [PubMed - index

Fernandez ML, West KL. Mechanisms by which dietary fatty acids modulate plasma lipids. J Nutr. 2005 Sep;135(9):2075-8. Review. PMID: 16140878 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Harauma A, Moriguchi T. Aged garlic extract improves blood pressure in spontaneously hypertensive rats more safely than raw garlic. J Nutr. 2006 Mar;136(3 Suppl):769S-773S. PMID: 16484560 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Dawson-Hughes B. Interaction of dietary calcium and protein in bone health in humans. J Nutr. 2003 Mar;133(3):852S-854S. Review. PMID: 12612168

Kerstetter JE, O'Brien KO, Insogna KL. Low protein intake: the impact on calcium and bone homeostasis in humans. J Nutr. 2003 Mar;133(3):855S-861S. Review. PMID: 12612169

Jenkins DJ, Kendall CW, Josse AR, Salvatore S, Brighenti F, Augustin LS, Ellis PR, Vidgen E, Rao AV. Almonds Decrease Postprandial Glycemia, Insulinemia, and Oxidative Damage in Healthy Individuals.J Nutr. 2006 Dec;136(12):2987-2992.PMID: 17116708 [

Goodrow EF, Wilson TA, Houde SC, Vishwanathan R, Scollin PA, Handelman G, Nicolosi RJ. Consumption of one egg per day increases serum lutein and zeaxanthin concentrations in older adults without altering serum lipid and lipoprotein cholesterol concentra

Holick MF. The vitamin D epidemic and its health consequences. J Nutr. 2005 Nov;135(11):2739S-48S. PMID: 16251641 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]

Various selected vegetables, fruits, mushrooms and red wine residue inhibit bone resorption in rats. Mühlbauer RC, Lozano A, Reinli A, Wetli H. J Nutr. 2003 Nov;133(11):3592-7. PMID: 14608079

Vitamin D deficiency is associated with BV and may contribute to the strong racial disparity in the prevalence of BV. Maternal vitamin D deficiency is associated with bacterial vaginosis in the first trimester of pregnancy. Bodnar LM, Krohn MA, Simhan HN. J Nutr. 2009 Jun;139(6):1157-61. Epub 2009 Apr 8. PMID: 19357214 doi:10.3945/jn.108.103168