Effect of consumption of fresh and heated virgin coconut oil on the blood pressure and inflammatory biomarkers: An experimental study in Sprague Dawley rats

Conclusion Repeatedly heated VCO caused an elevation in the BP. The BP elevation was associated with a significant increase in the inflammatory bio-markers (VCAM-1, ICAM-1 and CRP), TXB2 and a significant reduction in the plasma PGI2 level.
Source: Alexandria Journal of Medicine - Category: Journals (General) Source Type: research