Health News Digest: Is Coconut Oil ‘Pure Poison’?

Tee Shiao Eek | Tina Carmillia

27-Aug-18 16:00

Health News Digest: Is Coconut Oil ‘Pure Poison’?

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We bring the latest in health news. According to Karin Michels, an epidemiologist at the Harvard TH Chan school of public health, coconut oil is ‘pure poison’ and one of the worst foods you can eat. Michels’ lecture, which is available on YouTube in its original German language and was translated by Business Insider, has been viewed more than 1 million times. We revisit the coconut oil debate.

Produced by: Tee Shiao Eek and Tina Carmillia

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Categories: Health Policy, Diseases and Conditions, Mental Health, Healthy Living, Fitness, Science, Medical Innovation and Technology

Tags: coconut oil, cholesterol, saturated fat, obesity, heart, coronary artery disease, Health and Living, Health News Digest, The Bigger Picture,

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