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==Saturated fat and health risk==
==Saturated fat and health risk==
One of the most prominent components of coconut milk is [[coconut oil]], which many health organizations{{refn|group=note|The United States [[Food and Drug Administration]], [[World Health Organization]], International College of Nutrition, the United States [[Department of Health and Human Services]], [[American Dietetic Association]], British [[National Health Service]], and [[Dietitians of Canada]]}} discourage people from consuming in significant amounts due to its high levels of saturated fat. Excessive coconut milk consumption can also raise blood levels of [[cholesterol]] due to the amount of [[lauric acid]], a saturated fat that contributes to higher blood cholesterol.
One of the most prominent components of coconut milk is [[coconut oil]], which many health organizations discourage people from consuming in significant amounts due to its high levels of saturated fat. Excessive coconut milk consumption can also raise blood levels of [[cholesterol]] due to the amount of [[lauric acid]], a saturated fat that contributes to higher blood cholesterol.


==Horticulture==
==Horticulture==