She reported her research on coconut oil on her blog back in Feb. 2015. Some of her findings supported the notion that coconut oil aids in weight loss. She stated that about 60% of coconut oil contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). The “medium” is referring to the length of fatty acids. “MCTs are metabolized differently than other fats found in oils and are more likely to be burned as fuel rather than stored as fat … In several small studies, dieters who ate 1-2 Tablespoons of pure MCT oil a day for 3-4 months lost about 1 more pound a month than dieters who used other oils,” Jones said.