I do not either. I feel no different after ingesting CO.

I feel no coconut oil magic.

Perhaps the 'energy boost' you're thinking of is what you'd feel on a 'sugar high'? You wouldn't get that with CO because it won't raise your blood sugar the way simple carbs do. Fat is a slow-digesting nutrient, rather than carbs, or even protein (which can be insulinogenic); it will give you energy for your bodily functions, but it won't give you a 'sugar rush', and, neither will it give you the subsequent 'sugar crash'.

However, the fatty acids (MCFAs) in coconut oil are metabolised by the liver and used as fuel, so they, perhaps would give you 'faster' energy than other oils, although, again, not in a 'sugar high' way.

As for your friend: CO is thermogenic & raises metabolism; it also boosts thyroid function. Some people feel these effects more acutely than others, especially people who have low thyroid function or slower metabolisms. This is just anecdotal, but someone I know who is hypothyroid feels noticeable energy increases after eating CO - her cheeks get rosy, her heart beats faster, breathing gets deeper, etc.

CO - if you have no issues with digesting it - is very beneficial, so eat away! I personally carry around some CO to snack on if I get hungry during the day; a spoonful takes care of that for me. It doesn't get me 'wired', but it sure is satisfying.

Happy Holidays! Milla

I eat 2-3 tablespoons a day, and don't feel any energy boost. But if I surpass that I get nauseated -happens to a lot of people. (too much fat for my gallbladder apparently).

For me, coconut oil is nothing but something that is hard to digest. no matter how anti-inflammatory or what, if I can't digest it then it's useless. I wonder if anyone else also have the same problem with CO...??

I don't tend to eat it in isolation, and wouldn't think to use it as an energy 'boost'. I have energy as and when I need it.

I don't get an energy boost for the hot feeling some people have reported. It does tend to give me a boost to intestinal motility though.

For me, I do experience an energy boost or maybe a better way to put it is that it helps keep my fat metabolism burning on need. I usually take either a tablespoon or teaspoon of coconut oil in a fasted state to help prolong my fasts. So for example, I may be about to take an hour long hike or brisk walk. I will usually take a bit of coconut oil before hand. Like I said, this is done in my fasted state, so the coconut oil helps me during this time to make sure i do not get hungry or get lethargic during my walks. Seems to work pretty well for me anyway :)

I definitely get a boost. I'm not even sure it's pleasant. I get flushed and hot. It's like I'm working out while I'm sitting on the couch. I'm literally just radiating heat.

However, I also don't digest most coconut products especially well, so maybe it's an allergic reaction? Though I always assumed my reaction to coconut flour/milk was more a bit of a fructmal issue, since the problems are identical to those I have with fruits.

I've never had any noticeable energy boost or other effect from it. Too bad, because a nice healthy source of energy boost would sometimes be useful.

I've definitely noticed a difference in my energy level since I've started using coconut oil in the last month. I've used on average 1-2 T. every other day. However, it's not a boost. It's more an overall energy increase: I need less sleep, I'm not as sore after Crossfit workouts, my overall feeling of energy and ability to get through the day is higher. I've long had problems with energy level, needing a nap most days, especially if I had worked out. And my recovery from intense Crossfit exercises was slow. Now, however, my recovery is fast (at 40 years old, I've never been fast at recovery), and I don't really need those naps. Wow! I haven't changed anything but the coconut oil, so it gets the credit. The improvements didn't happen right away -- it took a few weeks for it to be noticeable.

you are not suposed to get an energy boost and you dont. this Fat is a slow to burn fuel like all fats. Somebody is pulling your leg or has some mental issues.