Tag: Overheated oil

According to a study published in the *British Journal of Nutrition*, repeatedly heated coconut oil can lead to genotoxic and preneoplastic changes in the liver of rats. This raises important questions about what happens when coconut oil is overheated and how it affects both the oil itself and your health.

The smoke point of virgin coconut oil is approximately 350°F (177°C), while refined coconut oil has a higher smoke point of up to 450°F (232°C). Heating coconut oil beyond its smoke point causes it to degrade, releasing harmful compounds that make it unhealthy for consumption.