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Self-reported adverse events from consuming 15 mL of virgin coconut oil or 2% carboxymethylcellulose (CMC) solution twice daily for 8 weeks (n = 32).
| Events | Number of participants with events (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin coconut oil | 2% CMC solution | |
| Diarrhea/loose stool | 23 (71.9) | 1 (3.1) |
| Stomach ache | 6 (18.8) | 1 (3.1) |
| Nausea/vomit | 5 (15.6) | 0 (0.0) |
