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Beneficial Effect Of Predominantly Coconut Oil Consumption On Lipid Profile: A Study Of A Rare Population In Indonesia
Gaga Irawan Nugraha, Astri Hutabarat, Natalia Regina, Irma Susan Kurnia, Cut Novianti Rachmi
Universitas Padjadjaran, World Scientific News 106 (2018) 131-140 , EISSN 2392-2192, www.worldscientificnews. com
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Universitas Padjadjaran, World Scientific News 106 (2018) 131-140 , EISSN 2392-2192, www.worldscientificnews. com
Apolipoprotein A1, Coconut Oil, Cocos nucifera, Indonesia, LDL-c/HDL-c ratio, profil lipid
Coconut oil is a source of fat which still sparks controversies when it comes to function. Somestated it can worsen lipid profile which then play an important role as a risk factor of cardiovasculardisease. This cross sectional study was conducted in Indonesia involving 57 participants who usedcoconut oil as a predominant source of fat. Body mass index, physical activity and dietary intake were considered as subject characteristics. Serum concentrations of total cholesterol, triglyceride, LDL-c, HDL-c were determined by using the enzymatic method and Apo A1 were determined by usingimmunoturbidometry method. Result implied normal range of lipid profile and 78.95% of the subjecthave optimal LDL-c/HDL-c ratio. Majority of the subjects (61.4%) have acceptable level of Apo A1,it showed that they have good HDL-c level. These results are consistent with other studies that supporbeneficial effect of coconut oil on lipid profile.