Review paper

Coconut oil consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in humans

Volume: 74, Issue: 4, Pages: 267 - 280
Published: Mar 5, 2016
Abstract
Coconut oil is being heavily promoted as a healthy oil, with benefits that include support of heart health. To assess the merits of this claim, the literature on the effect of coconut consumption on cardiovascular risk factors and outcomes in humans was reviewed. Twenty-one research papers were identified for inclusion in the review: 8 clinical trials and 13 observational studies. The majority examined the effect of coconut oil or coconut...
Paper Details
Title
Coconut oil consumption and cardiovascular risk factors in humans
Published Date
Mar 5, 2016
Volume
74
Issue
4
Pages
267 - 280
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