[lil fu fu girl]

I too give mine some coconut oil, however I am careful about the amount given, after all it is still a fat containing a high contribution from saturated fat. It is not very nutrient dense besides the small amounts of vitamin E and K , and a small amount of choline which is also necessary for cell membranes functionality. It does however, contain a large amount of omega 6's though, which is good because it can be converted into active molecules called prostaglandins: in Omega6 this is Arachidonic Acid, which is a huge component in maintaining the health of cell membranes...like skin. However, a source of Omega 3 should also be present within the diet, as research has concluded that there can be issues when Omega 6 plays solo without omega 3.

Coconut oil is also an amazing medium chain fatty acid which is digested entirely different than LCFA. Long-chain fatty acids are digested through enzymatic metabolism while going through the gut. However, MCFAs are absorbed directly through the hepatic portal vein and go directly to the liver instead of circulating through the blood as lipoproteins. Once in the liver MCFAs are miraculous as they can be burned for energy use like carbohydrates. Which is why many elderly who have digestive issues and weight loss complications have coconut oil additions within their diet. It provides a source of fat but also a source of easily and quickly digestible energy.

...anyway, I do use it alternatively with a salmon oil mix, as it contributes Omega3s and vitamin E which contributes into the whole mix. But that is a different topic...