Many people avoid coconut oil because they think it is bad for them. Actually, the opposite is true. Extra virgin, organic coconut oil, a medium-chain triglyceride, is one of the healthiest oils you can use. This video focuses on coconut oil and Alzheimer’s, but coconut oil has a host of other health benefits as well: http://www.cbn.com/media/player/index.aspx?s=/mp4/LJO190v1_WS
Also, see our article on coconut oil and thyroid function here: http://pacificnaturopathic.com/articles/coconut_oil_normalize_thyroid_function.html