Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) Ameliorates High Fat Diet (HFD)-Induced Obesity, Dyslipidemia and Bestows Cardiovascular Protection in Rats

Extra virgin coconut oil (Cocos nucifera L.) intake shows neurobehavioural and intestinal health effects in obesity-induced rats

“…23 Most studies have focused on the anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, anti-obesity, and immunomodulatory properties, and on the effects on hepatic or cardiovascular metabolism promoted by VCO, whether in healthy or obese individuals. 17,[24][25][26][27] However, few studies have addressed the consumption of E-VCO and its potential health effects. 28,29 Although previous study has demonstrated the neuroprotective effects of VCO or E-VCO in non-obese models, 28 there is a gap in the literature regarding the effects of E-VCO intake on the neurobehaviour and on the intestinal health of rats induced to obesity.…”