topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimEK supplementation was associated with a statistically significant improvement in cognitive performance compared with placebo (SMD = 0.29, 95% CI 0.16-0.41; p p = 0.083), study duration (acute vs.
evidence level1
citationBonnechère B (2026)
sourceThe effect of exogenous ketone bodies on cognition across health and disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimDiscussion EK supplementation is associated with modest improvements in cognitive performance across diverse populations and study designs.
evidence level1
citationBonnechère B (2026)
sourceThe effect of exogenous ketone bodies on cognition across health and disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimIntroduction Cognitive function is closely linked to brain energy metabolism and may be compromised by aging, metabolic stress, and neuropsychiatric disease.
evidence level1
citationBonnechère B (2026)
sourceThe effect of exogenous ketone bodies on cognition across health and disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimKetone bodies can serve as an alternative cerebral fuel and may also exert signaling effects relevant to cognition.
evidence level1
citationBonnechère B (2026)
sourceThe effect of exogenous ketone bodies on cognition across health and disease: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimConclusions : CO improved cognitive scores in patients with AD compared with those in the control group ( p < 0.05).
evidence level1
citationBafail D (2024)
sourceImpact of Coconut Oil and Its Bioactive Metabolites in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimThe results of this study add to the increasing amount of evidence indicating that MCTs found in CO might be a way to improve abilities and potentially slow the advancement of AD.
evidence level1
citationBafail D (2024)
sourceImpact of Coconut Oil and Its Bioactive Metabolites in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimThe findings of this study may encourage the development of targeted dietary strategies and interventions for individuals at risk of or diagnosed with AD.
evidence level1
citationBafail D (2024)
sourceImpact of Coconut Oil and Its Bioactive Metabolites in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.
topicCoconut Mct Cognition Meta-Analysis
claimBackground/Objectives : Alzheimer's disease (AD) is the most common form of dementia and affects approximately 50 million individuals worldwide.
evidence level1
citationBafail D (2024)
sourceImpact of Coconut Oil and Its Bioactive Metabolites in Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.