Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has long been known for its health benefits but it could be next big thing if it is scientifically proven to cure COVID19.
MANILA — Virgin coconut oil has long been known for its health benefits but it could be next big thing if it is scientifically proven to cure coronavirus disease .
“The components of the coconut oil will act on the lipid membrane of the virus and destroy the membrane,” Dayrit said. VCO also improved the health of HIV patients, based on a 1998 pilot study at the San Lazaro Hospital.Earlier this month, the Department of Science and Technology said it would fund clinical trials for VCO at the Philippine General Hospital and at various community quarantine facilities in the country.
Dayrit, who provided the protocol for the study, said volunteers for the community-based study will be given around 3 tablespoons of VCO a day. One tablespoon will be mixed for each meal.Dr. Mario Capanzana, Food and Nutrition Research Institute head, said they will be mixing VCO in the food right before it is served.
“We have certain indicators like for example if they are improving...there are also biochemical indicators. We’ll analyze their blood," said Capanzana, hoping trials can start next week. The WHO is currently facilitating a multi-country clinical trial for a number of off-label drugs, such as remdesivir, chloroquine, lopinavir and ritonavir, that are being used for experimental treatment of COVID-19 patients.
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