Virgin Coconut Oil and Its Potential Cardioprotective Effects Article

Full Text via DOI: 10.3810/pgm.2014.11.2835 PMID: 25387216 Web of Science: 000346801800008
International Collaboration

Cited authors

  • Babu, Abraham Samuel; Veluswamy, Sundar Kumar; Arena, Ross; Guazzi, Marco; Lavie, Carl J.

Abstract

  • Emphasis on diet to improve the cardiovascular (CV) risk profile has been the focus of many studies. Recently, virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been growing in popularity due to its potential CV benefits. The chemical properties and the manufacturing process of VCO make this oil healthier than its copra-derived counterpart. This review highlights the mechanism through which saturated fatty acids contribute to CV disease (CVD), how oils and fats contribute to the risk of CVD, and the existing views on VCO and how its cardioprotective effects may make this a possible dietary intervention in isolation or in combination with exercise to help reduce the burden of CVDs.

Publication date

  • 2014

Published in

International Standard Serial Number (ISSN)

  • 0032-5481

Volume

  • 126

Issue

  • 7