The cross-over study by Korrapati et al. [
[1]
] detailed the potential cardioprotective effect of coconut oil, and I would like to
thank the authors for their insight. Whilst the sample size was small, it was well-designed
to investigate its primary end-points. This study is particularly topical as, despite
removal of the maximum dietary fat intake restriction from guidelines, a major resistance
against saturated fats remains.- Korrapati D.
- Jeyakumar S.M.
- Putcha U.K.
- Mendu V.R.
- Ponday L.R.
- Acharya V.
- et al.
Coconut oil consumption improves fat-free mass, plasma HDL-cholesterol and insulin
sensitivity in healthy men with normal BMI compared to peanut oil.
Clin Nutr. 2018; ([Epub ahead of print])https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2018.12.026
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Published online: May 07, 2019
Accepted:
May 1,
2019
Received:
February 4,
2019
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- Reply to Letter re: ‘Coconut oil consumption improves fat-free mass, plasma HDL-cholesterol and insulin sensitivity in healthy men with normal BMI compared to peanut oil’Clinical NutritionVol. 38Issue 5
- PreviewAt the outset, we would like to thank the author of the letter to editor, Dr. Krititka Kalia for appreciating our work on “Coconut oil consumption improves fat-free mass, plasma HDL-cholesterol and insulin sensitivity in healthy men with normal BMI compared to peanut oil” appeared in Clin Nutr 2018 [1]. The sample size of the study, though small, was statistically adequate to address the primary objectives of the study, which was justified in our research paper. The major focus/emphasis of the study was to assess/ascertain the impact of coconut oil consumption on various health indicators, such as lipids, lipoproteins, inflammation, cardiovascular disease risk markers in comparison with more widely consumed cooking/vegetable oil of South India viz.
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