12 clarified questions about coffee with coconut oil

Currently, all that? Promises? weight loss, better performance in physical activities, or simply a? little force? for the person to follow a healthy diet and life habits is highlighted?

Is all this, on the one hand, positive? since health care always comes to the fore? but, on the other hand, has it generated certain? fads? ? what could end up more? misinforming? than informing people, and even creating right? nutritional terrorism? and around health in general.

In this context, a coffee and coconut oil drink has caught the eye, winning over? Many fans? (especially those who regularly engage in physical activity), while causing many questions.


Have you also wondered why coffee with coconut oil? What benefits does this mixture offer? Who should and who should not consume?

Below, nutritionist Inari Ciccone, specialist in obesity and weight loss by UNIFESP, clarifies these and other questions on the subject.

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1. Much is said about drinking coffee with coconut oil, especially before training. Because?

Inari points out that the effects of caffeine as a stimulating and thermogenic substance are very clear in the literature. Coffee, a caffeine-rich drink, promotes a higher energy expenditure when digested and metabolized, so it is called thermogenic. In addition, caffeine acts on the central nervous system, acting as a stimulant, leaves the brain more "on", increasing the sensation of energy, focus and concentration. Because of these effects, it is recommended to drink coffee, or caffeine, in the hour before training ?, says.

The addition of coconut oil to the drink, Inari explains, is a recommended practice for paleolithic and ketogenic diets, where there is a reduction or exclusion of consumption of carbohydrate foods. Carbohydrates are essential nutrients for energy formation quickly and easily for the body. In its digestion and metabolization, glucose is formed, essential nutrient to supply the energetic need of cells, being fundamental for the functioning of important organs such as the brain. In its absence, metabolism needs to use other nutrients to obtain this energy through other metabolic pathways, so the inclusion of coconut oil in this situation ?, explains the nutritionist.

Extravirgin coconut oil has in its composition a predominance of medium chain lipids (fat), with greater ease of digestion, absorption and energy production faster when compared to fats with larger molecules, such as saturated fat. "Therefore, its use can be indicated before training, when the body needs to have energy available for a good performance," says Inari.


By combining the ease of getting energy and satiety from coconut oil with the thermogenic and stimulating effects of caffeine, coconut oil coffee can be a pre-workout strategy, especially when the individual is on a diet. carbohydrate restriction ?, points out the expert.

2. What are the benefits of coffee with coconut oil?

Inari points out that, in short, this combination "is a good source of energy that is easily metabolized and absorbed and bioavailable, which promotes satiety, together with the thermogenic and stimulating effect of coffee".

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3. Can coffee with coconut oil be said to aid in the weight loss process?

This cannot be said. What promotes weight loss is the combination of reduced energy intake (calorie) and inflammation coupled with increased energy expenditure. The caloric deficit is fundamental for weight loss to occur. There is still no strong scientific evidence in the literature to prove the beneficial effect of coconut oil on weight loss ?, says Inari.

? A study conducted by a group of researchers in Alagoas studied 40 women between 20 and 40 years, divided into two groups. One group received coconut oil and another received soy oil? randomly for 12 weeks, in addition to dietary guidance and prescription of low calorie diet by nutritionist and guidance for physical activity. As a result, coconut oil supplementation did not alter the lipid profile and weight loss was identical in both groups.However, the authors found a reduction in waist circumference in the coconut oil group compared to soybean oil (-1.4cm vs 0.6cm). However, the researchers concluded that it is necessary to follow up for a longer time to confirm the absence of side effect on the lipid profile and to conduct a study with a larger sample to obtain stronger evidence for this association ?, comments the nutritionist.

Regarding the use of coconut oil with coffee, there are no scientific studies with strong evidence published in the literature to prove this association. "Therefore, we can not say that drinking coffee with coconut oil helps to lose weight," says Inari.

"In addition, evidence indicates that chronic or excessive use of coconut oil in combination with an unbalanced diet can elevate the LDL (bad if it exceeds the limit) fraction of blood cholesterol in addition to having healthy fat, a significant amount of saturated fat in its composition ?, adds the expert.

It is worth mentioning that the Brazilian Association for the Study of Obesity and Metabolic Syndrome (Abeso) published a note against the recommendation of using coconut oil for weight loss. Furthermore, based on the guidelines of the Brazilian and American Societies against cardiovascular disease, cancer and general health, the recommendation of saturated fat intake is up to 7% of the total energy value of the diet, or as little as possible. In this case, to use coconut oil, your fraction of this type of fat must be within the amount for each individual ?, explains Inari.

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Excerpt from the note published by Abeso on coconut oil:

It is clear that, despite several positive theories about coconut oil, studies are still scarce and controversial for both lipid profile and weight loss. It is important to keep in mind that coconut oil saturated fat, even though better in composition than other sources of saturated fat, should be restricted. The recommendation that a high-quality health diet should limit the intake of saturated fat (7% of the total caloric value of the diet), replace saturated fat with monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fat, increase omega-3 fiber intake, is still valid. soluble vegetables and fruits. The use of coconut oil supplements is far from a miracle to lose weight. Surely its use is more a fad, without scientific support and should therefore be discouraged.

4. How to make this mixture?

Inari explains that it is made with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil for 1 cup of coffee. "For a homogeneous mixture, it is recommended to use a mixer," he says.

5. Can sugar or sweetener be added to this mixture?

If it is to sweeten the drink, the recommendation is to add a small amount of Stevia sweetener, according to the nutritionist.

6. Who should drink coffee with coconut oil? (to whom is usually indicated)

? The recommendation is widely used in the line of Functional Nutrition, in addition to the recommendations of skin-diet and ketogenic diet. However, the practice can be part of a balanced and balanced diet for those who like palatability and feel a beneficial effect on their body. Remembering that the elaboration of a balanced diet is made exclusively by a nutritionist, and must take into account all the contributing factors ?, Inari emphasizes.

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7. Who should not drink coffee with coconut oil?

People with high blood pressure, high cholesterol, and a predominantly red meat diet, sausages, yellow cheese, butter, egg, fried foods, sweets, etc. The practice is not very recommended for those who have an unbalanced diet? Explains the nutritionist.

8. Can coffee with coconut oil get fat (if taken too much)?

Yes. ”It is noteworthy that coconut oil is a type of fat which has a high caloric value. If consumed outside a healthy and balanced context, can promote the accumulation of body fat ?, highlights Inari.

9. What are the risks of overconsumption?

Coconut oil, besides having medium chain fatty acids, also has long chain fatty acids, ie saturated fat, which is related to the increase in LDL cholesterol (bad fraction if it exceeds the reference values). ) ?, says Inari.

"The risk of overconsumption is an increase in abdominal fat, increased blood cholesterol, increasing the risk for cardiovascular disease (heart attack, LCA, plaque, stroke)," says the nutritionist.

10. Is there a more or less suitable time for drinking?

According to the nutritionist, the least recommended time is after training, or at night.

11Can you drink coffee with coconut oil more than once a day?

It depends a lot on each individual's eating habits, according to Inari. "This practice is safer when used in conjunction with a low-calorie diet containing as few animal and / or industrial fats as possible, as well as sugars and refined foods," he explains.

To find out the optimal amount for each individual, it is recommended that he seek a nutritionist.

12. Is it possible to drink coffee with capsule-shaped coconut oil?

“I don't think it's the most viable. In my opinion, the most suitable for practice is for people who adapt well and find the drink palatable, so I do not see the need to manipulate the compounds. Also, I believe it is unstable for the coconut oil and caffeine to be stored together via capsule ?, explains Inari.

Finally, the nutritionist points out that coffee with coconut oil can be indicated as a pre-workout option for people who are already eating properly, and who like the taste and have access to it, within their routine.

? The drink can not be called weight loss because there is no strong scientific evidence to prove it. However, each body reacts in a way, each case is a case. To know if the drink is indicated, always consult your nutritionist ?, clarifies.

So always remember: run away from the? Fads? and always consult with a professional to find out what is really effective or not for your weight loss, for better physical performance and / or for maintaining good health.

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