Evaluation of Kidney Function Parameters in Diabetic Rats Following Virgin Coconut Oil Diet

Abstract

Background: Diabetes mellitus (DM) leads to disruption of kidney function parameters (KFPs) which are markers of kidney diseases, especially nephropathy. Virgin coconut oil (VCO) has been implicated in playing a significant role in DM management. However, its role on KFPs in DM is scarce.

Keywords

• virgin coconut oil
• kidney function parameters
• diabetes mellitus
• diet
• diabetic rat