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Coconut oil

09/12/2008 10:12AM

Question:

I have heard that coconut oil is very good for your skin. Is this true and can you suggest a good brand of coconut oil for me. Thanks.

Answer:

It is fine on the skin but not healthy taken internally.

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The Ohio State University Glen F. Aukerman, MD
Professor
OSU Center for Integrative Medicine
Department of Family Medicine
College of Medicine
The Ohio State University
Glen F. Aukerman, MD