Data di Pubblicazione:
2014
Citazione:
Virgin coconut oil and its potential cardioprotective effects / A.S. Babu, S.K. Veluswamy, R. Arena, M. Guazzi, C.J. Lavie. - In: POSTGRADUATE MEDICINE. - ISSN 0032-5481. - 126:7(2014 Nov), pp. 76-83. [10.3810/pgm.2014.11.2835]
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.
Tipologia IRIS:
01 - Articolo su periodico
Keywords:
coconut oil; cardiovascular disease; diet; lifestyle intervention; coronary-heart-disease; polyunsatured fatty-acids; cardiovascular-disease; fish-oil; antioxidant status; dietary; risk; omega-3-fatty-acids; consumption; update
Elenco autori:
A.S. Babu, S.K. Veluswamy, R. Arena, M. Guazzi, C.J. Lavie
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