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They say coconut oil can aid weight loss, but can it really?

Abstract

​There has in recent years, been much media speculation and consumer interest in the beneficial satiating properties of consuming coconut oil and it’s potential to aid weight loss. However the media has primarily cited studies using MCT oil. The current perspective looks at the research that is available on coconut oil. It examines if and how MCT related research can be applied to coconut oil and if there is potential for coconut oil to aid weight loss. The current report indicates a lack of consistent evidence on the topic of coconut oil, satiety and weight loss. Given both the publicity and the increased consumption of coconut oil further research, particularly long term clinical trials, in this area are warranted.

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Authors

Clegg, Miriam E.

Oxford Brookes departments

Faculty of Health and Life Sciences\Department of Sport and Health Sciences

Dates

Year of publication: 2017
Date of RADAR deposit: 2017-04-27


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