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Coconut milk supplementation induced beneficial changes in the lipid profile, decreasing LDL and non-HDL levels while increasing HDL levels.
Incorporating coconut milk into the diet may improve lipid profiles, particularly for individuals with elevated LDL levels.
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Coconut milk supplementation induced beneficial changes in the lipid profile in that the LDL and non-HDL levels decreased while the HDL levels increased.
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Based on the randomized controlled trial design.
Source
Effect of different forms of coconut on the lipid profile in normal free-living healthy subjects: A randomized controlled trial (Phase II)
Ruvan Ekanayaka et al. · Global Epidemiology · 2024
DOI 10.1016/j.gloepi.2024.100138
rct · n=190Cited 4×
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