Coconut oil?

[StacyHayward]

Anyone taking coconut oil? It was recommended as a possible help for my stomach trouble.

On a side note, the more I look into it, it seems the majority of MS patients eventually end up with stomach problems. Has any formal research between MS and stomach problems been done? How many of you have problems too?

[Royjr]

That's a good question, I don't but I do know some with those issues.

[BillD999]

@StaceyHayward, I use coconut oil only for cooking; this is recommended in the Wahls Protocol diet. I also use it as a butter substitute with some veggies(squash, sweet potato) since I don't eat dairy. I don't know about consuming it by itself. You might try coconut milk, according to Wahls it is supposed to be very good for gut health.

I don't know about the prevalence of stomach issues with MS, I only know that I rarely have any stomach problems since I gave up gluten & dairy & cut way down on sugar.

[StacyHayward in reply to BillD999]

Thanks for your input. Right now I'm almost dairy free.... just cheat on very rare occasions 😉

Nervous to eliminate gluten as well as I lost a lot of weight just cutting dairy and now I'm constantly hungry.

[erash in reply to StacyHayward]

StacyHayward

There are some stomach problems inherent in MS but they include constipation an fecal incontinence. I've not read about associations with other GI conditions?

Wahls protocol emphasizes coconut oil because of the MCT medium chain triglycerides (I think) that benefit nerv function.

[StacyHayward in reply to erash]

Man, Erash, your knowledge never ceases to amaze me. Good to know about coconut oil! Maybe it's time to research MS and other gastro issues to see if there is a greater connection. Not that I'm trying to place blame on MS, just curious since it seems to be so prevalent. Incontinence has already started rearing its ugly head years ago.

[Iona60 in reply to erash]

erash I guess I need to give in and get the Wahls book.

[erash in reply to Iona60]

Iona60 see if your library has a copy?

[Iona60 in reply to erash]

I'll need a digital or preferably an audio copy. Didn't think to look on Overdrive for it, so thanks.

[BillD999 in reply to Iona60]

amazon.com/Wahls-Protocol-A...

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador]

StacyHayward that would be a really good question to ask on the 29th or ask me anything just posted on Fancy1959 y link that she has

[Jesmcd2 CommunityAmbassador in reply to Jesmcd2]

Ugh tried using voice. StacyHayward Fancy1959 has a thread going for "Ask Me Anything" on the 29th.

Jes🌠

[pmbevac]

@lois52 - thanks, wasn't aware of the high sat fat issue. But it does make great popcorn, much better than olive oil.