Daily Consumption of Virgin Coconut Oil Increases High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Crossover Trial
Joint Authors
Chinwong, Surarong
Chinwong, Dujrudee
Mangklabruks, Ampica
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2017, Issue 2017 (31 Dec. 2017), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2017-12-14
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
This open-label, randomized, controlled, crossover trial assessed the effect of daily virgin coconut oil (VCO) consumption on plasma lipoproteins levels and adverse events.
The study population was 35 healthy Thai volunteers, aged 18–25.
At entry, participants were randomly allocated to receive either (i) 15 mL VCO or (ii) 15 mL 2% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) solution (as control), twice daily, for 8 weeks.
After 8 weeks, participants had an 8-week washout period and then crossed over to take the alternative regimen for 8 weeks.
Plasma lipoproteins levels were measured in participants at baseline, week-8, week-16, and week-24 follow-up visits.
Results.
Of 32 volunteers with complete follow-up (16 males and 16 females), daily VCO intake significantly increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol by 5.72 mg/dL (p=0.001) compared to the control regimen.
However, there was no difference in the change in total cholesterol, low-density lipoprotein cholesterol, and triglyceride levels between the two regimens.
Mild diarrhea was reported by some volunteers when taking VCO, but no serious adverse events were reported.
Conclusion.
Daily consumption of 30 mL VCO in young healthy adults significantly increased high-density lipoprotein cholesterol.
No major safety issues of taking VCO daily for 8 weeks were reported.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Chinwong, Surarong& Chinwong, Dujrudee& Mangklabruks, Ampica. 2017. Daily Consumption of Virgin Coconut Oil Increases High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154490
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Chinwong, Surarong…[et al.]. Daily Consumption of Virgin Coconut Oil Increases High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2017 (2017), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154490
American Medical Association (AMA)
Chinwong, Surarong& Chinwong, Dujrudee& Mangklabruks, Ampica. Daily Consumption of Virgin Coconut Oil Increases High-Density Lipoprotein Cholesterol Levels in Healthy Volunteers: A Randomized Crossover Trial. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2017. Vol. 2017, no. 2017, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1154490
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1154490