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• 12/04/2023

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Does eating coconut increase cholesterol?

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Dr Hema Pratima

General Practitioner

• MBBS
• 9+ Yrs

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No eating coconut does not increase cholesterol. However, coconut oil has been associated with saturated fats which can elevate cholesterol levels.

Dr. Hema Suggests...

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