Study looking into VCO's medicinal properties against COVID-19

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The Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is supporting a study by Dr Fabian Dayrit on the medicinal properties of VCO Source: Getty Images/belchonock

The Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) initially became popular among Filipinos as an aid to weight loss. A study backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is currently looking into VCO's medicinal properties against COVID-19 . Listen in

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Published 8 April 2020 4:29pm

Updated 9 April 2020 3:02pm

By Maridel Martinez

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The Virgin Coconut Oil (VCO) initially became popular among Filipinos as an aid to weight loss. A study backed by the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) is currently looking into VCO's medicinal properties against COVID-19 . Listen in

Filipino researcher and academician Dr Fabian Dayrit says the study supports the virgin coconut oil's potential to be an effective prevention measure against COVID-19.