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Supplementation of Energy‐restricted Diets with Coconut Oil Improves Nitrogen Balance Without Elevation of Blood Cholesterol Levels
Author(s) -
Nomani M.Z.A.,
Forbes B.A.,
Mossahebi P.,
Salaita C.G.,
LothHaglin M.J.,
Harvey J.L.,
Brooks J.L.
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
journal of food science
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.772
H-Index - 150
eISSN - 1750-3841
pISSN - 0022-1147
DOI - 10.1111/j.1365-2621.2000.tb09419.x
Subject(s) - coconut oil , calorie , triglyceride , nitrogen balance , corn oil , chemistry , food science , cholesterol , energy balance , zoology , nitrogen , biology , biochemistry , endocrinology , ecology , organic chemistry
Thirty‐six growing male rats were fed 1 of 6 diets for 4 wk: (1) semipurified basal diet (B) with 10% corn oil, 21.6% fat calories (FC), 14 g B diet/day; (2) B + 1 g of coconut oil (32% FC); (3) B + 1 g olive oil; (4) B + 1 g corn oil; (5) B + 2.25 g starch (18.7% FC); and (6) B + 2 g coconut oil (40% FC). Weight gain and nitrogen balance were higher (p < 0.;05) for supplemented diet groups. Serum cholesterol and triglyceride levels were not different (p > 0.05). It may be suggested that under restricted energy intake conditions (67% to 75% of the requirements) a high‐fat diet (32% to 40% fat calories), including a diet rich in highly saturated coconut oil, can serve as a source of energy and contribute to improved nitrogen balance, without elevating blood cholesterol levels.