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Effect Of Coconut Oil On Ulcerative Colitis In The Mouse Model, Pranav Chandra Alok
Effect Of Coconut Oil On Ulcerative Colitis In The Mouse Model, Pranav Chandra Alok
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Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a chronic disease of the colon or large intestine that causes inflammation and ulceration of the inner lining of the colon and rectum. In patients with ulcerative colitis, the body’s immune system overreacts and the body mistakes food, bacteria or other internal materials in the colon for an invading substance. The immune system attacks the material, thus irritating the colon. Limited knowledge of inflammatory conditions coupled with a narrow range of therapeutic options necessitates investigating the role of natural products. This study describes the effect of natural coconut oil on chemically-induced acute and chronic disease in …