The Philippines has conducted clinical studies to determine the efficacy of virgin coconut oil (VCO) as adjunct treatment against coronavirus disease (COVID-19). “Results of this study show that VCO compounds decrease the amount of virus by 60 to 90 percent in mild cases. The VCO study results in Santa Rosa, Laguna showed that meals mixed with VCO could reduce COVID-19 symptoms in suspect and probable cases, thus, possibly preventing the progression or severity of the disease. The study aims to evaluate the effects of VCO as an adjunctive therapy among hospitalized COVID-19 patients. It involved COVID-19 patients with moderate to severe conditions at PGH.

Source: Manila Bulletin October 24, 2021 13:53 UTC