Can We Absorb Fats Through The Skin?

Gone Peating

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Wondering if we can absorb fats from topical oils that we apply

So instead of eating coconut oil, if you applied it topically, would your body absorb the same amount as if you consumed it
 

MrBenjamin

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I'm pretty sure fats are absorbed through the skin, as well as fat soluble vitamins and many things dissolved in fat.
In fact, I believe one study I saw actually used coconut oil and measured how much was in circulation. Let me look for it.
 
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I'm pretty sure fats are absorbed through the skin, as well as fat soluble vitamins and many things dissolved in fat.
In fact, I believe one study I saw actually used coconut oil and measured how much was in circulation. Let me look for it.

Nice thank you
 

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There aren't many studies, so it is difficult to know, and it may depend on the exact oil used.
 

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