Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Rat Model
Joint Authors
Ima-Nirwana, Soelaiman
Hayatullina, Zil
Mohamed, Norazlina
Muhammad, Norliza
Source
Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine
Issue
Vol. 2012, Issue 2012 (31 Dec. 2012), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2012-09-16
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Oxidative stress and free radicals have been implicated in the pathogenesis of osteoporosis.
Therefore, antioxidant compounds have the potential to be used in the prevention and treatment of the disease.
In this study, we investigated the effects of virgin coconut oil (VCO) on bone microarchitecture in a postmenopausal osteoporosis rat model.
VCO is a different form of coconut oil as it is rich with antioxidants.
Three-month-old female rats were randomly grouped into baseline, sham-operated, ovariectomized control (Ovx), and ovariectomized rats fed with 8% VCO in their diet for six weeks (Ovx+VCO).
Bone histomorphometry of the right femora was carried out at the end of the study.
Rats supplemented with VCO had a significantly greater bone volume and trabecular number while trabecular separation was lower than the Ovx group.
In conclusion, VCO was effective in maintaining bone structure and preventing bone loss in estrogen-deficient rat model.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Hayatullina, Zil& Muhammad, Norliza& Mohamed, Norazlina& Ima-Nirwana, Soelaiman. 2012. Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Rat Model. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine،Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
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Modern Language Association (MLA)
Hayatullina, Zil…[et al.]. Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Rat Model. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine No. 2012 (2012), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992121
American Medical Association (AMA)
Hayatullina, Zil& Muhammad, Norliza& Mohamed, Norazlina& Ima-Nirwana, Soelaiman. Virgin Coconut Oil Supplementation Prevents Bone Loss in Osteoporosis Rat Model. Evidence-Based Complementary and Alternative Medicine. 2012. Vol. 2012, no. 2012, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-992121
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-992121