Published February 22, 2021, 7:11 PM
There is an ongoing Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) trial among coronavirus disease (COVID-19) patients classified as moderate cases at the Philippine General Hospital (PGH), an official of the Department of Science and Technology – Philippine Council for Health Research and Development (DOST-PCHRD) announced Monday, Feb. 22.
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DOST-PCHRD Executive Director Dr. Jaime C. Montoya said VCO trials were being conducted to ensure the effectiveness of VCO as a potential supplement that could prevent the worsening of condition in patients afflicted with the disease.
“Patuloy pa po [ang VCO trials], mayroon pa pong ongoing ngayon na trial sa PGH para tingnan po ang mga COVID19 [patients] na na-ospital. Ito po ‘yung moderate case ng COVID at patuloy pa po ang pagtingin din sa asymptomatic cases na ginagawa po ngayon sa Valenzuela [City] ([The VCO trials] continue, there is ongoing trial at PGH to assess the COVID-19 patie
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The Department of Science and Technology has begun recruiting volunteers for a study that aims to confirm the findings of a clinical trial, which suggested that virgin coconut oil helps speed up the recovery of patients with suspected coronavirus disease.
A HERBALIFE Nutrition survey shows more Filipinos are eating better in the so-called new normal.
HERBALIFE Nutrition recently released the findings from the 2020 Diet Decisions Survey, showing that more Filipinos are eating better in the so-called new normal.
The survey, which polled 8,000 consumers in different Asia-Pacific markets including the Philippines, revealed that among the Filipinos surveyed, 53% said they have started eating more fruits and vegetables and 43% ate more plant-based food. The Philippines, too, ranked highest (62%) among the markets polled in its openness to plant-based foods and meatless options.
“These results are a good sign that Filipinos are becoming more mindful about their personal health. Making healthier food choices and becoming more open to plant-based and meatless options and staying physically active,” said Dr. Rocio Medina, vice-chairwoman and member, Nutrition Advisory Board, Herbalife Nutrition, in a recent forum with local media where t