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Stay up to date!Add to del.icio.us The Pro/Con Coconut Oil Debate -- Read the Entire SeriesIs Coconut Oil a Thyroid & Diet Cure?Dr. Bruce Fife's Positive Review Dr. Woliner's Comments to Dr. Bruce Fife Other Coconut/Diet LinksWoman's World "New Thyroid Cure" RecapCoconut Oil LinksThyroid Diet & Weight Loss Info Center Positive Info Re: Coconut OilNew Look at Coconut Oil -- Weston Price Coconut Oil & Cholesterol, Mary Enig PhD Is Coconut Oil Really a Thyroid Cure?from Bruce Fife, ND, CN Aug 2 2003 Dr. Bruce Fife’s Reply to Dr. Ken WolinerTestimonials aren’t the only evidence behind coconut oil. There are plenty of published studies on the relationship of coconut oil with metabolism and weight loss. My books The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil and Eat Fat, Look Thin contain references to numerous studies. Research shows that coconut oil contains a unique form of fatty acid that stimulates metabolism, gives you more energy, and promotes weight loss, among other things. Researchers are recommending it as a means to prevent and even treat obesity. An excellent study that reviewed all previous studies on this topic was published last year in the Journal of Nutrition (Vol. 132, pages 329-332). This study was conducted by researchers at McGill University. They reported that several different studies have shown weight loss equivalent to 12 – 36 pounds a year simply by changing the types of oils used in everyday cooking and food preparation. My book Eat Fat, Look Thin explains how I discovered the relationship between coconut oil and improved thyroid health. It explains how to use coconut oil and incorporate it into a sensible diet. It provides most, but not all, of the details of my current thyroid program. I am still working on the program, but expect to publish my results next year. Readers who are interested in learning about the program can contact me at the address below and I will send them information when it is available. Is coconut oil a thyroid cure? Not by itself. Can it help people with low thyroid function? Yes, because it stimulates metabolism and boosts energy. For this reason, coconut oil has been a blessing to many people. In combination with other factors it has the potential to greatly improve thyroid system function. The program I am currently working on shows promise for not only improving thyroid health, but possibly, helping many people end their dependence on thyroid medication. Dr. Bruce Fife is a certified nutritionist and naturopathic physician. He is the author of several books including The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil and Eat Fat, Look Thin. He can be reached at P.O. Box 25203, Colorado Springs, CO 80936 or [email protected] Reprinted by permission. Originally published online. Important disclaimer information about this About site. |