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[Blackkzeus]

I've been taking Jarrows Coconut Oil capsules 2x a day for about a week now and I have noticed an significant increase in verbal fluency upon taking them. I have tried over at least 50 nootropics and supplements to boost cognitive function and diminish brain fog and while some have increased focus and reasoning ability nothing besides cdp choline has come close to improving my verbal fluency quite like coconut oil does. I'm not sure what exactly the coconut oil is doing to my brain to produce such effects, which is a part of the reason I made this thread, to spread awareness of coconut oils tremendous cognitive benefits and to inquire on how coconut oil actually improves cognition. I'm also wondering if others have noticed a marked increase in verbal fluency after taking coconut oil.

[Blackkzeus]

Just to add, it doesn't make me anymore intelligent, I don't feel more creative, or more able to process information. It simply just improves verbal fluency. While on it I find I have no difficulty whatsoever expressing my thoughts, but It does not fully clear brain fog nor enhance my mood, if it does, the enhancement is very minimal.

Edited by Ed Ntuk, 07 May 2015 - 10:42 PM.

[Ark]

You could have a very early stage of the development of Alzheimer's. Ether way you might consider adding uridine, semax, methylene blue, and J147 to your regime.

Edited by Ark, 07 May 2015 - 10:45 PM.

[Blackkzeus]

I doubt it, I just turned 22 and there's no case of Alzheimer's in my family. Thanks for the advice though.

[Ark]

Well the suggestions above will help anyways, also consider adding low dose lithium, lions mane, Nac and stablon to your regime. Good luck and I'm sure their will be a few different opinions on what you should try , my suggestions are effective, yet low impact on side effects IMO.

Edited by Ark, 07 May 2015 - 11:32 PM.

[VerdeGo]

Does the oil make you more prone to talk? Or are the effects only realized when you are already speaking and able to articulate your words better?

[Blackkzeus]

The latter.

[crazepharmacist]

I take Creative Bioscience's coconut oil from Costco. I think it's a phenomenal price compared to what's available on Amazon. 2 grams per each 360 soft gel for around $20. I take 6 grams per day and haven't noticed any enhancement in the verbal fluency or vocabulary department but there is a definite slight mprovement in my energy level throughout the day. Kind of like a cup of coffee type energy but cleaner.

I am interested if anyone has experience with the C.B. brand as the price almost seems too good to be true. If it weren't bought from Costco I would have been skeptical.

Edited by crazepharmacist, 08 May 2015 - 03:12 PM.

[Aurel]

May I ask why you buy it in pill form?

[Blackkzeus]

I have the Jarrows brand I believe I got it from Amazon.com 

[Aurel]

Thank you, but I ment, why you use it as pills. Can`t it be bought cheaper as normal oil?

[Blackkzeus]

Oh sorry lol. I bought the pills before I knew the oil version was superior.

[Aurel]

Thank you for clarification. Have you already researched a good oil brand?

[DonManley]

How is your insulin sensitivity / blood sugar doing? If you want to further investigate, then you can test MCT oil alone to see whether it has the same benefits as coconut oil. If so, then the effect is most likely from your cells getting alternative energy from ketones. If so, then perhaps there is some problem with main energy source, i.e., a problem with insulin sensitivity. If this is true, then doing anything (e.g. HIIT) to improve insulin sensitivity might also be beneficial (from nootropic substances ALCAR comes to mind).

 

I haven't observed it's effects on the verbal fluency. In general, for me it's definitely very energy stabilizing, fulfilling and it suppresses hunger very well.

 

I generally use 1-3 tablespoons though.

[axonopathy]

What are the best supplements for improving insulin sensitivity besides coconut oil? Has anyone had experience with metformin? 

[Blackkzeus]

I'm not sure whether or not I have problems in then insulin department.  However, I do find that sugary and high carb food exacerbate my brain fog issues. How would I be able to tell without getting any tests from a doctor?

[A Kuna Gal]

Hi, Interesting topic.  I'm glad coconut oil is getting more attention in the wellness world.

 

I've been using coconut oil supplements as well, and I, too, have noticed cognitive benefits, as well as other improvements in my health.

 

I went with some Eukonic brand capsules that I got on Amazon--they're organic, cold pressed, and extra virgin.  Good stuff.

(went with this brand after calling their 800 number and asking a million questions about their sourcing & 3rd party testing)

 

After taking two 1000mg capsules, 2x per day, daily, these are the main benefits I've noticed:

• Improved focus throughout the day
• Improved energy throughout the day
• Seemingly suppressed appetite (nothing unhealthy.... just snacking less)
• My skin appears more radiant, and I'm using less topical moisturizer on my face

 

To say the least, I am impressed and a FIRM believer in coconut oil--so long as it's quality.  I actually started taking coconut oil as a "preventative medicine" and wasn't expecting to "feel" anything, per se, so I'm just very pleased.

 

 

[A Kuna Gal]

You're right that it's probably cheaper to buy "normal oil"   however I still prefer the capsules.  

 

My Reasons:

1. When coconut oil is heated above 120-degrees F, it loses some of its nutritional value.  I'm not sure what goes first--the lauric acid, or the MCT, but I don't want to lose any of it!  The cold-pressed oil in capsules helps me avoid using it to cook
2. In my experience, cooking with coconut oil doesn't ensure you get a 100% consistent amount each day
3. Even if I were able to make sure I consume the same amount each day with "normal oil," what about the days I don't cook?  It's just easier to take the capsules, in my opinion

 

I'm not saying don't cook with the oil.... these are just the reasons my stubborn self prefers the capsules.

 

With Gratitude,

A Kuna Gal

 

 

Thank you, but I ment, why you use it as pills. Can`t it be bought cheaper as normal oil?

 

[drg]

Coconut oil is delicious. You don't need to cook with it at all. I just put a spoon in the jar and lick it off like peanut butter. Or just put it on bread like butter. Om nom nom nom.

[pamojja]

Either coconut or MCT oil, i put it in a tablespoon and swallow it with my softgels. Should improve bioavailability of fat-solubles further.

[Ark]

You could have a very early stage of the development of Alzheimer's. Ether way you might consider adding uridine, semax, methylene blue, and J147 to your regime.

For the record my recommendation was based off the improvements seen in this case. http://foodmatters.t...erse-alzheimers I'm not saying you have Alzheimer's but the way it is helping you might be similar to the guy in the study.

[DonManley]

 

You could have a very early stage of the development of Alzheimer's. Ether way you might consider adding uridine, semax, methylene blue, and J147 to your regime.

For the record my recommendation was based off the improvements seen in this case. http://foodmatters.t...erse-alzheimers I'm not saying you have Alzheimer's but the way it is helping you might be similar to the guy in the study.

 

 

For anybody interested in more technical details, here is the link to the presentation from Steven Fowkes. It's a part 5 of a long presentation on Alzheimer's:

 

https://youtu.be/ElcwF6dKwaQ?t=4m50s