Coconut Oil and Elderberry Syrup-what are your experiences?

I have used coconut oil in cooking without any problems.

I read that the one that's been deflavoured/descented doesn't have the "beneficial" qualities one would want to use it for.

Do the research on which brand would be better if that's what you prefer. I think it's how it's manufactured and the end result that's the problem.

I, personally, detest the taste of coconut oil as well as the smell of it except to eat a bit of shredded or raw coconut or have some coconut milk in chinese food.

I had one milk thistle product that was mixed in elderberry. The taste is. ummm...different, my husband liked it, however.

Elderberry might give you some gas depending on how and how much you're consuming.

I'd say neither should give you any grief.

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I use coconut oil often but taking a spoonful of it (just like any oil) would create a BM event for me. Nothing bad, just that most oil by the spoonful creates this effect for me and others. Remember the old castor oil? IMO it was the oil not the castor that did the job on constipation lol.

Try adding some to smoothies or guacamole or sauteeing veggies. Good for your colon, skin, hair, etc. You can also apply it externally to skin and hair, very versatile.

imagardener, how did you find out that oil makes for a trip to the bathroom??

uhhh, ate a spoonful of oil? different oils at different times. Mornings=very fast results, other times of day take longer but the same outcome lol.

I use coconut oil all the time for cooking, love it, never had any troubles with it. 

Also FWIW, the canned coconut milk from Trader Joe's doesn't have any additives in it, it's super yummy for smoothies.  Yummy yummy...

I have no experiences with elderberry.

 

"Also FWIW, the canned coconut milk from Trader Joe's doesn't have any additives in it, it's super yummy for smoothies. Yummy yummy..."

i'll add another YUMMY to that -