Daily Dosage
Here is a chart outlining the recommended daily dosage of virgin coconut oil for persons over the age of 12th Coconut oil may be consumed by children under 12, but it is advisable to check with a healthcare practitioner on the proper dosage. Any good naturopath will have the information at the ready.
For regulation of body weight and constipation, take one tablespoon (15mL) three (3) times a day, 30 minutes before meals. The first week is recommended to take one teaspoon three times a day until your gut is comfortable with the VCO, otherwise it can lead to excessive reactions bowel cleansing.
In other cases, you can take it at any time of day. You can apply oil to your skin, scalp, and hair. Coconut oil solidifies at temperatures below 25°C. Coconut oil should not be used in the microwave oven.
Some people may be genetically incompatible with coconut or allergic to it, and therefore should avoid virgin coconut oil.