Is Coconut Oil Good or Bad for Your Heart? | Dr. Yashwant Explains

Is coconut oil clogging your arteries?

In this episode of 'Dr. Yashwant Explains', Dr. Yashwant Singh MBBS, DGO, FRM — founder of Veganism.org, with 25 years experience in clinical medicine and nutrition — explains what clinical research says about coconut oil, LDL cholesterol and heart health, in simple language.

Coconut oil is often sold as a heart-healthy superfood. But about 82% of its fat is saturated, and controlled trials show it raises LDL cholesterol, which is the main driver of plaque in clogged arteries. In this video you'll learn how saturated fat reduces the liver's LDL receptors, how LDL turns into arterial plaque, why a higher HDL doesn't cancel out the risk, why coconut oil is not the same as MCT oil, and which everyday cooking oils are kinder to your heart.