Re: Has anyone or would anyone like to try OP with hydrogenated cooking oil?

I'm waiting to see Molly Bloom jump in on this topic.

Hydrogenated oil for pulling: no, nope, huh-uh. Of course, if it's the only thing in the house (cringe, shudder), then you have to do what you have to do, but I would rather go without pulling than using hydrogenated ANYthing for ANY reason.

Also, the essence of OPing is that the oil draws out the toxins and binds them to the oil molecules from a vein just beneath the surface of the underside of your tongue - the oil does not kill the bacteria, whatsoever. See, "Rancid Oil," with regard to oil and bacteria.

Swallowing back the toxins that have been drawn out during your pull is strictly your own choice. Personally, I opt to swallow a tiny bit of whatever oil I'm using BEFORE the pull and discard all of the toxic spit, afterwards. Not to put too fine a point on it, but why would I wish to ingest that which I just spent 20 minutes ridding myself of? Just my 2cents.

Happy Swishing!