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Re:How did we come to believe saturated fat and cholesterol ... by raverbashing on Thursday July 19, 2012 @03:56AM (#4264959)
Coconut oil contains healthy fats, as well as MCTs (medium chain triglycerides)

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-chain_triglycerides

Oh and testosterone is synthesized from cholesterol so low intake of cholesterol may affect testosterone levels (and testosterone -> fat loss)

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Re:How did we come to believe saturated fat and cholesterol ... by Shorel on Thursday July 19, 2012 @10:41AM (#4266182)
Let me add something:

Vitamin-D (extremely important for your bones) is also a form of cholesterol.

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