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Old 16 February 2007, 12:06 AM
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Default Coconut is a cure all?

Cocnut Research Center is a .org site that states, among many other things, that:

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  • Kills viruses that cause influenza, herpes, measles, hepatitis C, SARS, AIDS, and other illnesses.
  • Kills bacteria that cause ulcers, throat infections, urinary tract infections, gum disease and cavities, pneumonia, and gonorrhea, and other diseases.
  • Kills fungi and yeasts that cause candidiasis, ringworm, athlete's foot, thrush, diaper rash, and other infections.
  • Expels or kills tapeworms, lice, giardia, and other parasites.
Now, I'm pretty sure that most of it is outright deception. But some of it sounds plausible, and the links to Pubmed seem to confirm some of it, but only the statements that don't sound like outright fantasy. does anyone want to take a stab at helping me sort the BS from the authentic?

Mixing authentic data with a whole load of BS is extremely dangerous, because it can suck the gullible right in much easier.

Luckily at the bottom there is a disclaimer:

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This website is for educational purposes only. The information supplied here comes from a variety of sources and authors and not every statement made has been evaluated by the FDA. This information is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.
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