Coconut, Cocos nucifera L., is a tree that is cultivated to provide a large number of products,
although it is mainly grown for its nutritional and medicinal values. Coconut oil, derived from …

Peripheral mechanisms in appetite regulation include the motor functions of the stomach,
such as the rate of emptying and accommodation, which convey symptoms of satiation to the …

Abstract Background Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) may result in negative energy
balance and weight loss through increased energy expenditure and lipid oxidation …

Each of the macronutrients—carbohydrate, protein, and fat—has a unique set of properties
that influences health, but all are a source of energy. The optimal balance of their …

With the progress in the study of functional lipid, interest has turned recently to the medium-
and long-chain triglyceride (MLCT) obtained by modification of natural oil. From a health …

Obesity is related to an increasing risk of chronic diseases. Medium-and long-chain
triacylglycerols (MLCT) have been recognized as a promising choice to reduce body weight …

It is well established that the consumption of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) can increase
satiety and reduce food intake. Many media articles promote the use of coconut oil for weight …

The effects of adding babassu oil (BAO) or buriti oil (BUO) to lamb diets, on performance,
carcass characteristics, meat quality and fatty acid (FA) composition were evaluated …

Background: Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) enhance thermogenesis and may reduce
food intake relative to long chain triglycerides (LCT). The goal of this study was to establish …

Abstract Purpose of Review Sales and consumption of coconut oil have been on the raise
due to effective marketing strategies. Coconut oil is stated to offer various benefits including …