Chris, Spectrum is actually the brand I use. I think it is a good quality brand. The other one you mentioned is very expensive. I can't afford it, so I usually buy the best I CAN afford, and the Spectrum was it. I am having success with it, so that is a good thing. Try and take one tablespoon three times a day.

I am not sure about eating whole coconut, either. But I, personally, would just stick with the coconut oil. I have tried cooking with it, too, and it works great, it can tolerate heat well.

Do you take L-Glutamine? L-Glutamine helps to heal the intestinal lining. It sounds like you would benefit from it, as well.

Good luck, and feel better!!

-Denise