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Category: > Health > How Much Coconut Oil is Safe to Consume Daily?

How Much Coconut Oil is Safe to Consume Daily?

Dec 26, 2017 Soon Chai Save For Later Print

Last Updated: Oct 18, 2020

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You probably have heard about coconut oil triggering adverse reactions like stomach cramp, diarrhea, nausea, skin breakouts and others. And you’re afraid to get those. That’s why you want to find out how much coconut oil is safe to consume daily.

Actually, it largely depends on the way you eat the oil. You can get the trots or feel nauseous with just one tablespoon of coconut oil per day. But others may feel perfectly normal with that same amount.

Also, different people react differently to coconut oil since we all have different body constitutions and lifestyle.

But one thing for sure is, when you consume more than what your body can handle at the time, you’re in for the bad side effects of coconut oil. No escape.

Oh, before we go further, you really have to make sure you’re not allergic to coconut oil. Having tree-nut allergies does not mean you’ll be allergic to coconut products since coconut is a fruit, not a nut.

On top of that, the coconut oil you buy should not be tainted with traces of stuff you’re allergic to. Some companies may bottle their coconut oil in a facility that also processes peanut or dairy etc.

Call or email the company who makes the oil to verify IF you do have some sort of allergy. Just to be on the safe side.

Okay now, let’s see what you should do to eat coconut oil on a daily basis and how much is safe to consume.

How Much Coconut Oil is Safe to Consume Daily?

The key here is actually very simple. Start off with eating just one teaspoon of coconut oil per day. And make sure to mix it into your food.

Consuming coconut oil straight from the jar, particularly on an empty stomach, can induce stomach cramp or even diarrhea. This is due to the quick breakdown of the oil into its individual components that stimulate bowels. Of course, the more you eat, the stronger the impact will be.

Mixing with food helps to slow the breaking down of the oil. And so, you’re less likely to suffer diarrhea-like symptoms.

You can add this teaspoonful of coconut oil to your breakfast, lunch or dinner.

I would suggest breakfast because it’s relatively easier for you to deal with if a reaction (like diarrhea) does occur. If you take it with dinner, the runs could affect your sleep at night.

Maintain this amount (one teaspoon) of coconut oil daily for 3 days and see what happens.

If nothing occurs and you feel safe, great. Go on to add another teaspoon of coconut oil to your lunch this time round.

Observe for another 3 days. Feel good and safe again?

Total up your intake to 3 teaspoons of coconut oil per day by either adding one more teaspoon to your breakfast or lunch.

In a nutshell, increase your intake of coconut oil gradually and progressively. And spread the doses over the day until you’re able to consume 3, 4 or even more tablespoons of coconut oil daily.

Even when your body has adapted well to coconut oil, you should never eat it on an empty stomach unless you really need coconut oil to relieve constipation. Bear in mind.

So, that’s how you should eat coconut oil and how much to consume daily in order to keep you safe throughout the journey of reaping its health benefits.

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Soon Chai

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Soon Chai has been eating and using lots of various types of coconut oil daily for 14 long years. If you need the best coconut oil to boost your health and improve your skin in as little as 7 days, follow his practical coconut oil guide for beginners now.

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