coconut oil & heart attack

[murulidhara]

Does consumtion of coconut oil reduces heart attack risk? They say that coconut oil contains lauric acid whcih increses HDL cholestorl level. Also what are the other benefits ( if any) of coconut oil for general health?

[John Cuthber]

Much as I like coconut, I understand it has very high levels of saturated fat. I also understand that such fats are not good for you. Here's a page I found that claims to be from an expert.