Virgin Coconut Oil Is Effective in Lowering C-reactive Protein Levels Among Suspect and Probable Cases of COVID-19

• Main Authors: Angeles-Agdeppa, Imelda, Nacis, Jacus S, Capanzana, Mario V, Dayrit, Fabian M, Tanda, Keith V
• Format: text
• Published: Archīum Ateneo 2021
• Subjects: COVID-19; Virgin coconut oil; C-reactive protein; Lauric acid; Monolaurin; Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment; Chemistry; Medical Sciences
• Online Access: https://archium.ateneo.edu/chemistry-faculty-pubs/182; https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464621002061?via%3Dihub
• Institution: Ateneo De Manila University

Understanding the complex pathogenesis of COVID-19 continues to evolve. With observation and quarantine as the prevailing standard of care, this study evaluated the effects of virgin coconut oil (VCO) in the biochemical markers of suspect and probable cases of COVID-19. A 28-day randomized, double-b...