Virgin Coconut Oil Prevents Blood Pressure Elevation and Improves Endothelial Functions in Rats Fed with Repeatedly Heated Palm Oil

This study was performed to explore the effects of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in male rats that were fed with repeatedly heated palm oil on blood pressure, plasma nitric oxide level, and vascular reactivity. Thirty-two male Sprague-Dawley rats were divided into four groups: (i) control (basal diet), (...

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Main Authors: Yusof, Kamisah, Kamsiah, Jaarin, Hj Mohd Saad, Qodriyah, Badlishah Sham, Nurul-Iman
Format: Article
Language:en_US
Published: Hindawi Publishing Corporation 2015
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Online Access:http://ddms.usim.edu.my/handle/123456789/8464
http://www.hindawi.com/journals/ecam/2013/629329/
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Institution: Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia
Language: en_US
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