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I cooked with coconut oil before with no problem, last night I had a spoonful of coconut oil. A few hours later I felt nauseous and this morning I feel worse. I feel like I have to throw up but I cant. Any reason or advice? Thank you

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I don't have an answer, but I have the same problem when I eat straight fat. That includes coconut oil, but coconut oil is easier for me to eat straight. The thought of eating other fats and oils straight makes me gag. – Carl_Stawicki Jul 11 at 19:02

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The only fat I can eat straight is butter. My gag reflex heats up if I try to eat a spoonful of anything else. It's never made it to my stomach to find out if it makes me nauseous or not. – MathGirl72 Jul 11 at 19:36

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Same thing happens to me. If I use it in cooking it's fine, but if I take a spoonful straight or eat a coconut oil based chocolate (coconut oil, cocoa powder, maple syrup), it really upsets my stomach. It takes a while for my stomach to calm down after too. – megtuo Jul 11 at 21:35

Lindenblossom · Answer 1 · 2012-07-11 20:28:16Z UTC

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I have definitely gotten nauseous (wanting to throw up, etc.) from eating a spoonful of coconut oil. There will be some discomfort, but it should pass.

answered Jul 11 at 20:28

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Totally normal response. I did the same thing. Use it in stuff or have a spoonful right before another meal, but eating it straight and then going about your business, especially right before bed is asking for trouble. – Happy Now Jul 11 at 20:49

August · Answer 2 · 2012-07-11 21:07:31Z UTC

This thread was a revelation to me: http://paleohacks.com/questions/114930/responding-badly-to-coconut-oil-and-butter I was actually trying to eat the stuff anyway, because it is supposed to be so good for you.
I have noticed this is one of those areas in which more refined products may be better than the 'virgin' products because the allergens are proteins found in the sparkly fairy dust we like to think our minimally processed 'natural' foods are doused with.

Soul · Answer 3 · 2012-07-12 00:30:00Z UTC

It's best to eat straight coconut oil off of a spoon on an empty stomach from my experience. People should remember that 1 coconut has the equivalent of 3-4 tablespoons of oil. So eating more than that wouldn't be great( if using to cook you can use more if you want). I find that when you are new to eating coconut oil straight, it tends to make you nauseous. Maybe it is due to the fact it has immune enhancing properties{and the anti viral(due to lauric acid that I beleive gets turned into monolaurin), anti fungal, anti bacterial properties), that it is a bit strong if you go too fast and hard with the "dose". If you eat it with food, it can cause diahrrea and/or nausea/vomiting(this is from experience). Try just a little teaspoon at a time and work your way up.

Dan · Answer 4 · 2012-09-22 18:08:23Z UTC

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Just eat it with food. The body isn't used to handling pure fat like that.

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bbode13 · Answer 5 · 2012-09-22 21:02:48Z UTC

Sally Fallon was asked this question in one of the Underground Wellness podcasts. She said that you need to train your body to get used to so much fat. She recommends that you start with only a teaspoon or so before a meal and work your way up.

booyainyoface · Answer 6 · 2012-09-22 23:56:27Z UTC

coconut oil is also an anti-candida (yeast) as well as an anti-fungal and anti-bacterial. maybe the "flora" in your gut is a little off or shocked by the properties of the coconut oil. i would start your consumption at a smaller amount and see if that effects you. coconut oil has done wonders for me- my skin, hair, health, and blood work are all phenomenal compared to before paleo

Kristi Blair · Answer 7 · 2012-11-15 22:04:05Z UTC

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Thanks for all the advice! I took my first tsp of VCO and was nauceous. It must be killing the h pylori in my gut, which is why I'm taking it. YEA!!!

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Kbrigger · Answer 8 · 2012-09-22 14:48:55Z UTC

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Your body will start detoxifying from the coconut oil which means it is doing its job. Remember that coconut oil makes you nauseated but you rarely throw up from it.

answered Sep 22 at 14:48

Kbrigger
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feeling nauseous from coconut oil?

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