Coconut oil is believed to elevate blood cholesterol
since it contains mostly saturated fatty acids. Usually
coconut oil is obtained by dry process from copra, which
is exposed to very high temperatures or sunlight for several
days until most of the moisture is removed. Exposure to
sunlight or high temperatures may inactivate the minor
components like tocopherols, tocotrienols, and polyphenols
[10]. On the other hand, virgin coconut oil (VCO) extracted
by wet process directly from coconut milk under a controlled
temperature may have more beneficial effects than
copra oil (CO) since it retains most of the unsaponifiable
components.