Do people ever experience any side effects or ill effects when first starting to use the virgin coconut oil?
Yes, sometimes. People who are used to a low-fat diet, or people who are generally unhealthy might experience more side effects. There could be some “die-off” effects as the coconut oil does contain high levels of lauric acid which is a strong anti-viral, anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent. As these microbes are killed and eliminated from the body, they can cause temporary side effects like diarrhea. For this reason, especially if you have candida or parasite problems, you may want to start out slow. Also, like any food, some people may be allergic to coconuts or (more rarely) coconut oil. Keep in mind that coconut oil has been safely used by millions of Asians for thousands of years.
