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		raverbashing on July 19, 2012 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: How did we come to believe saturated fat and chole... Coconut oil contains healthy fats, as well as MCTs (medium chain triglycerides) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Medium-chain_triglycerides Oh and testosterone is synthesized from cholesterol so low intake of cholesterol may affect testosterone levels (and testosterone -> fat loss)

Shorel on July 19, 2012 [–]

Let me add something:

Vitamin-D (extremely important for your bones) is also a form of cholesterol.

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