Babassu ( Zona) Nut Oil Is More Effective than Olive Oil for Treating Ischemia-Reperfusion Injury.

Background: Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the leading cause of death in Western civilizations. The type of fatty acid which makes up the diet is related to the cardiovascular morbimortality and the formation of atheromas. Populations with high consumption of oils and fats have a higher number of deaths from CVD.