evidence: Coconut oil is a saturated fat, but unlike many saturated fats, it doesn’t contain cholesterol. It also contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs). [...] - Coconut oil increased HDL (good) cholesterol more than unsaturated fat did and at least as much as butter ( 5 ,14 ,15 ,16 ). - Coconut oil raised total and LDL (bad) cholesterol more than safflower oil and beef fat, but less than soybean oil and butter ( 5 ,14 ,15 ). - Triglycerides didn’t change much in response to coconut oil compared with other dietary oils with similar fat content. [...] That said, coconut oil may be a healthy choice that could benefit your overall health, weight, and quality of life.