Coconut oil is edible oil . It's solid at room temperature and liquid when heated. There are two types: virgin and refined. Virgin coconut oil uses fresh part, while refined oil uses dried coconut part, also called copra. This plant-based oil is used as a cooking fat. It's also a common and effective moisturizing ingredient in lotions and hair care products. As a food ingredient, coconut oil has been marketed as having several health benefits, including helping with weight loss and preventing dementia.

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