Many of you heard the "news" that the FOR PROFIT American Heart Association supports several studies that support that coconut oil increases LDL (bad) cholesterol more than other saturated fats. 

The things that the AHA failed to mention in their stance piece was that there are actually 4 forms of LDL and three of which are immensely less harmful than the final one and that coconut oil increases the lesser molecules. On top of that, coconut oil was also shown to increase HDL (good cholesterol) in these studies. Finally, the coconut oil consumers also lost weight in each study.

All of these factors point to the exact opposite conclusion. One can assume that the AHA may have been paid off by other oil companies. 

It is important to research everything you hear, even from organizations that sound as if they are looking out for your interests.