Coconut Oil and Belly Fat in 20-40 Year-Old

WomenDr. Alexander Rinehart, DC, MS, CCN, CNS

http://www.DrAlexRinehart.com

The Study Design

Randomized, double blind clinical trial 40 women aged 20-40 years with waist

circumference greater than 88cm (greater than ~35 inches)

All instructed to follow “balanced, low calorie diet” and to walk for 50 minutes per day

20 women received 30mL (~2 tablespoons) of coconut oil, the other 20 women received 30mL (~2 tablespoons) of soybean oil for 12 weeks

What was measured? Markers of obesity, heart disease, inflammation and

insulin sensitivity measured 1 week prior to intervention & 1 week after 12 week intervention. BMI Waist Circumference Fasting Glucose Triglycerides Total Cholesterol LDL/HDL fractions ultra-sensitive CRP Insulin HOMA-B% and HOMA-A%

Soybean Oil Group

Lower BMI Higher Total Cholesterol Higher LDL Higher LDL:HDL Decreased HDL NO Change in Waist Circumference

Coconut Oil Group

Lower BMI (P<0.05)Higher HDL (P=0.01)Lower LDL:HDL (P=0.04)Decreased waist circumference

(P=0.005)

Conclusion

Despite the small sample size, the findings suggest that when

compared to soybean oil, coconut oil has a beneficial effect on blood

lipids & supports a reduction in abdominal obesity in 20-40 year old

women.

To read the full discussion please visit:

http://dralexrinehart.com/nutrition-benefits/soybean-coconut-oil-belly-fat-heart-disease-risk-in-women

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