One difference between Coconut Oil and other fats that we use is that CO is a Medium Chain Fatty Acid (MCFA), whereas the others are Long Chain Fatty Acids (LCFA). This difference alone causes the body to process CO differently than it would a corn, fish, or vegetable oil (just naming 3 of many). This is why CO does not trigger pancreatitis, like other fats/oils can. (My Peek had 2 bouts of Pancreatitis 8 years ago, none since then. He's been on CO for around 2 years now.)
Here are some interesting links:
The Coconut Oil Miracle Where is the Evidence
And link to PubMed research articles:
http://coconutresearchcenter.org/Coc...h%20Center.pdf