Coconut oil side effects.. what is normal?

suncstgirl · 08-06-2008, 07:32 AM

I have one teaspoon in my coffee every morning.
Immediately after, I become extremely hot and sweaty.
It feels like it is 100 degrees in the house!
This lasts for about an hour, then I "go" alot!
Not normal stools, but the very loose kind, ya know?

I do not have an upset stomach or cramping.
Is this normal, or a sign of allergy??

suncstgirl · 08-06-2008, 07:49 AM

Anyone else get hot flashes from CO?
I only take a small amt and have been using it since Feb.

daisyHair · 08-06-2008, 08:33 AM

I think that sounds like a normal situation for alot of people..
the hot flashes.. they say it's helping your metabolism.

I think if you can take it you should. I can't.. wish I could!

iamcrazy · 08-06-2008, 08:35 AM

for me im oil ulling not ingesting it and i have had a sore throat and a stuffy nose a day after i started, wondering if its the coconut oil or a cold

suncstgirl · 08-06-2008, 09:12 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by daisyHair

I think that sounds like a normal situation for alot of people..
the hot flashes.. they say it's helping your metabolism.

I think if you can take it you should. I can't.. wish I could!

Thanks! I like the idea of revving my metabolism.
Not to mention the lack of constipation

.

suncstgirl · 08-06-2008, 09:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamcrazy

for me im oil ulling not ingesting it and i have had a sore throat and a stuffy nose a day after i started, wondering if its the coconut oil or a cold

I would guess a stuffy nose indicates a cold.

roamer723 · 08-06-2008, 09:16 AM

I've had a lot of excess energy so far, but it's only my 2nd day. I was hot all last night after CO during the day. dunno if they're related or not.

no bathroom issues yet

I also seem to be more hungry, not less. weird.

dawnyama · 08-06-2008, 09:18 AM

The hot flashes are the result of your metabolism getting fired up. It means it is working.

finallylowcarb · 08-06-2008, 12:19 PM

I definitely heat up after I have my CO. I have a tablespoon in each of my 2 cups of coffee in the morning. Shortly afterwards, I get very warm. It still throws me off a bit, even after all this time. Today I went to check the thermostat to make sure the AC was working.

I am trying to incorporate another tablespoon in an afternoon egg creme, especially on the days I am at the gym in the later afternoon instead of my usual morning workouts.

I think you are just fine. As for the loose stools, mine generally are as well, but I am not sure if it is just the CO or a combo of my high water intake, exercise and CO.

Amy

suncstgirl · 08-06-2008, 12:19 PM

Glad to know it is normal.
But does it subside as you become accustomed to taking it?

finallylowcarb · 08-06-2008, 12:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suncstgirl

Glad to know it is normal.
But does it subside as you become accustomed to taking it?

I still get hot and I've been ingesting CO for a couple of months now. I run a little hot anyways, IYKWIM, so I don't know if it just affects me more or not. I don't mind it really. I am looking forward to it this winter when I have the house "cold enough to hang meat" according to my hubby.

I figure I'll save even more money on my heating bill this year!!

suncstgirl · 08-06-2008, 12:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by finallylowcarb

Today I went to check the thermostat to make sure the AC was working.

Thats so funny! I ran over to the thermostat this morning to make sure my toddler hadn't messed with it again.

roamer723 · 08-06-2008, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dawnyama

The hot flashes are the result of your metabolism getting fired up. It means it is working.

no I'm not 12, but...

dawnyama · 08-06-2008, 12:40 PM

It is funny how we talk about hot flashes and coconut oil. I always thought the word hot flashes= menopause!!

moxie77 · 08-06-2008, 12:45 PM

I've only been ingesting CO for a couple of days, but I have the same problem with the hot flashes! It never occurred to me that it was the CO until reading this.

Chrislukey · 08-06-2008, 12:49 PM

Yep same issues here! hot flashes and bathroom issues. I even get hot flashes when I use it on my skin. Won't give it up though!

2big4britjez · 08-06-2008, 03:08 PM

I know CO is good for you, but can someone tell me why we need to ingest it every day? I mean, does it kick the metabolism up a notch, or help with ingestion, or what?

TIA!

Chrislukey · 08-06-2008, 03:46 PM

Yes it is supposed to rev your metabolism and also increase energy and decrease appetite.

Kristelle · 08-07-2008, 08:36 AM

If the flashes and loose stools continue for more than a few days, this is a sign that you overeating fat. Nausea is another sign.

Upon increasiing fat (animal) intake, I had hot flashes but this subsided.

roamer723 · 08-07-2008, 08:46 AM

I think I'm feeling (day 3 on CO) the appetite suppression today. Completely don't feel like having my breakfast like I normally do.

08-06-2008, 07:32 AM	#1
suncstgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 455 Gallery: suncstgirl Stats: 253/189.0/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb 2008	Coconut oil side effects.. what is normal? I have one teaspoon in my coffee every morning. Immediately after, I become extremely hot and sweaty. It feels like it is 100 degrees in the house! This lasts for about an hour, then I "go" alot! Not normal stools, but the very loose kind, ya know? I do not have an upset stomach or cramping. Is this normal, or a sign of allergy??

08-06-2008, 09:16 AM	#7
roamer723 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 637 Blog Entries: 54 Gallery: roamer723 Stats: 354.4/307/250 6' 6" WOE: modified Atkins Start Date: March 18 2008	I've had a lot of excess energy so far, but it's only my 2nd day. I was hot all last night after CO during the day. dunno if they're related or not. no bathroom issues yet I also seem to be more hungry, not less. weird. Last edited by roamer723 : 08-06-2008 at 09:17 AM.

08-06-2008, 03:08 PM	#17
2big4britjez MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Michigan Posts: 1,089 Gallery: 2big4britjez Stats: 237/211.5/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: June 23, 2008	Must've missed something I know CO is good for you, but can someone tell me why we need to ingest it every day? I mean, does it kick the metabolism up a notch, or help with ingestion, or what? TIA!

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08-06-2008, 07:49 AM	#2
suncstgirl Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2001 Location: Florida Posts: 455 Gallery: suncstgirl Stats: 253/189.0/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Feb 2008	Anyone else get hot flashes from CO? I only take a small amt and have been using it since Feb.

08-06-2008, 08:33 AM	#3
daisyHair MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: May 2007 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,832 Gallery: daisyHair Stats: 257/209/207/135 WOE: Atkins OWL	I think that sounds like a normal situation for alot of people.. the hot flashes.. they say it's helping your metabolism. I think if you can take it you should. I can't.. wish I could!

08-06-2008, 08:35 AM	#4
iamcrazy Senior LCF Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Canada Posts: 963 Gallery: iamcrazy Stats: 285/265/150 WOE: Atkins Start Date: August 5, 2008	for me im oil ulling not ingesting it and i have had a sore throat and a stuffy nose a day after i started, wondering if its the coconut oil or a cold

08-06-2008, 09:18 AM	#8
dawnyama MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 1,200 Gallery: dawnyama WOE: Atkins	The hot flashes are the result of your metabolism getting fired up. It means it is working.

08-06-2008, 12:19 PM	#9
finallylowcarb Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 43 Gallery: finallylowcarb Stats: 160/142/130 WOE: atkins Start Date: October 2007	I definitely heat up after I have my CO. I have a tablespoon in each of my 2 cups of coffee in the morning. Shortly afterwards, I get very warm. It still throws me off a bit, even after all this time. Today I went to check the thermostat to make sure the AC was working. I am trying to incorporate another tablespoon in an afternoon egg creme, especially on the days I am at the gym in the later afternoon instead of my usual morning workouts. I think you are just fine. As for the loose stools, mine generally are as well, but I am not sure if it is just the CO or a combo of my high water intake, exercise and CO. Amy

08-06-2008, 12:40 PM	#14
dawnyama MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Irmo, SC Posts: 1,200 Gallery: dawnyama WOE: Atkins	It is funny how we talk about hot flashes and coconut oil. I always thought the word hot flashes= menopause!!

08-06-2008, 12:45 PM	#15
moxie77 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 1 Gallery: moxie77 WOE: Atkins Start Date: 6/24/08	I've only been ingesting CO for a couple of days, but I have the same problem with the hot flashes! It never occurred to me that it was the CO until reading this.

08-06-2008, 12:49 PM	#16
Chrislukey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chesterton Indiana Posts: 566 Gallery: Chrislukey Stats: 149/137/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Started Atkins 1999/Restart 2008	Yep same issues here! hot flashes and bathroom issues. I even get hot flashes when I use it on my skin. Won't give it up though!

08-06-2008, 03:46 PM	#18
Chrislukey Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Chesterton Indiana Posts: 566 Gallery: Chrislukey Stats: 149/137/125 WOE: Atkins Start Date: Started Atkins 1999/Restart 2008	Yes it is supposed to rev your metabolism and also increase energy and decrease appetite.

08-07-2008, 08:36 AM	#19
Kristelle Junior LCF Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 15 Gallery: Kristelle	If the flashes and loose stools continue for more than a few days, this is a sign that you overeating fat. Nausea is another sign. Upon increasiing fat (animal) intake, I had hot flashes but this subsided.

08-07-2008, 08:46 AM	#20
roamer723 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Palm Bay FL Posts: 637 Blog Entries: 54 Gallery: roamer723 Stats: 354.4/307/250 6' 6" WOE: modified Atkins Start Date: March 18 2008	I think I'm feeling (day 3 on CO) the appetite suppression today. Completely don't feel like having my breakfast like I normally do.