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What is Coconut oil?

Category: Supplements

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Coconut oil has been found effective against certain strains of the Candida yeast and may have an antiviral effect. It may be massaged into the skin, ingested by itself or in a dish.

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Reported purpose & perceived effectiveness
Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis 83 67
General health 33 9
Support immune health 27 7
Constipation 7 4
Dry skin 7 0

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  • Major
  • Moderate
  • Slight
  • None
  • Can't tell
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Side effects

Side effects as an overall problem

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 0
Moderate 5
Mild 14
None 78

Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Coconut oil

Side effect Patients Percentage
Diarrhea 8
Loose bowel movements 2
Acid reflux 1
Bad taste in mouth 1
Flatulence 1
Itching 1

Show all 12 reported side effects

Why patients stopped taking Coconut oil

Multiple reasons could be selected

Reason Patients Percentage
Did not seem to work 15
Other 12
Side effects too severe 4
Expense 2
Personal research 2
Course of treatment ended 1
Doctor's advice 1
See all 35 patients who've stopped taking Coconut oil

Duration

Stopped taking Coconut oil

Duration Patients Percentage
Less than 1 month 4
1 - 6 months 13
6 months - 1 year 9
1 - 2 years 3
2 - 5 years 6
Adherence
Adherence Evaluations Percentage
Always 52
Usually 23
Sometimes 18
Never taken as prescribed 4
Burden
Burden Evaluations Percentage
Very hard to take 1
Somewhat hard to take 14
A little hard to take 25
Not at all hard to take 57
Cost per month
Cost per month Evaluations Percentage
$200+ 0
$100-199 0
$50-99 3
$25-49 23
< $25 37
Not specified 34
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10 patient evaluations for Coconut oil

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Jul 28, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 18 g M,W,F
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Cost: < $25 monthly

May 7, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 18 g M,W,F
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Cost: $25-49 monthly

Apr 11, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Moderate (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 18 g M,W,F
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 28, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 18 g M,W,F
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Cost: < $25 monthly

Feb 8, 2017 (Started Jul 15, 2014)

  • Effectiveness
    Can't tell (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Not at all hard to take
Dosage: 18 g M,W,F
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Cost: < $25 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Mar 10, 2013 (Started Mar 18, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    None (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    Mild (loose bowel movements)
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    A little hard to take
Dosage: 3 tbs. Daily
Cost: $25-49 monthly
  • 0 helpful marks

Feb 17, 2013 (Started Dec 10, 2012)

  • Effectiveness
    Slight (for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis)
  • Side effects
    None
  • Adherence
    Always
  • Burden
    Somewhat hard to take
Dosage: 15000 mg Daily
  • 1 helpful mark
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