I bought some at the farmer's market. It was solid like crisco when I first bought it. I used one tablespoon a day. It did help a little. I guess I need to larger dose as suggested above. However, after a while the oil turned liquid. Is it still okay to use? SHould I keep it refrigerated it? How long does it last? It is supposed to be liquid or solid?

DB1 Apr 10, 2012 at 1:22 pm Flag as inappropriate

I have used it to make biscuits. You can usually find it in the organic department of the grocery store. Spectrum is the brand I have used. It came in a tub and a jar.

Liz Veal Feb 29, 2012 at 8:47 am Flag as inappropriate

This is for Cindy Ruperto,
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Louise Feb 25, 2012 at 12:52 pm Flag as inappropriate

My doctor says not to stop using olive and canola oil, but that it's okay to use coconut oil also.

Francesca & Jim Feb 1, 2012 at 11:12 am Flag as inappropriate

I suggest not using the microwave to melt it - as that zaps nutrients from foods & this oil is a bit pricy for that.....I let (some of) mine sit somewhere warm & it melts naturally. I like it on crackers instead of butter or cheese - tasty! Health foods stores primarily carry it & some grocery stores but make sure it's good quality. I watch for sales.

pat mdj Jan 28, 2012 at 11:58 am Flag as inappropriate

where do you purchase this coconut oil? can it be purchased online or at a health food store?

Ruth Deason Jan 13, 2012 at 3:08 pm Flag as inappropriate

Please do more stories about people with Alzheimers. As you said, there are many of us out here caring for our loved ones with the disease. We appreciate any help we can get. There is so little of it.

Cindy Ruperto Jan 8, 2012 at 2:15 pm Flag as inappropriate

Thanks for your posts. Our CBN medical reporter, Lorie Johnson, suggests starting off with about 2 tablespoons a day and increase gradually to 6 tablespoons a day. It's a great idea to REPLACE ALL OILS in regular cooking and baking (just melt it in the microwave if it needs to be liquid) with the tasteless, odorless kind of coconut oil, such as LouAna, which you can purchase from the oil section of the grocery store and costs about four dollars. Please visit Dr. Newport's website and/or read her book. Both very informative and easy to understand. Dr. Newport's website: http://www.coconutketones.com/
To purchase Dr. Newport's book on ShopCBN: http://shop.cbn.com/product.asp?sku=9781591202936

Help Admin Jan 5, 2012 at 2:21 pm Flag as inappropriate

Same question. Melt it? Drink it? 1 Tablespoon a day? Need to know more.

janet Jan 5, 2012 at 1:37 pm Flag as inappropriate

How much does a person need to take and in what form?

almanfla Jan 5, 2012 at 1:08 pm Flag as inappropriate

How much of the coconut oil does one need to eat a day?

vicky lee Jan 5, 2012 at 12:39 pm Flag as inappropriate