The popularity of coconut oil is soaring. What was once only used in the West for skin care has since become a “Superfood”. The unique nutrients are thought to benefit metabolism, heart health and maybe even brain health. Many experts claim coconut oil prevents and can even treat forms of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease… But what does the research actually tell us?

The popularity of coconut oil is soaring. What was once only used in the West for skin care has since become a “Superfood”. The unique nutrients are thought to benefit metabolism, heart health and maybe even brain health. Many experts claim coconut oil prevents and can even treat forms of dementia, particularly Alzheimer’s disease… But what does the research actually tell us?