Anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic activities of virgin coconut oil

I'm mainly using it for dementia prevention. But would this help prevent the initial start of inflammation that is the beginning of atherosclerorsis? Not to be done unless your doctor prescribes this.
http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20645831

Intahphuak S¹, Khonsung P, Panthong A.

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Abstract

This study investigated some pharmacological properties of virgin coconut oil (VCO), the natural pure oil from coconut [Cocos nucifera Linn (Palmae)] milk, which was prepared without using chemical or high-heat treatment. The anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic effects of VCO were assessed. In acute inflammatory models, VCO showed moderate anti-inflammatory effects on ethyl phenylpropiolate-induced ear edema in rats, and carrageenin- and arachidonic acid-induced paw edema. VCO exhibited an inhibitory effect on chronic inflammation by reducing the transudative weight, granuloma formation, and serum alkaline phosphatase activity. VCO also showed a moderate analgesic effect on the acetic acid-induced writhing response as well as an antipyretic effect in yeast-induced hyperthermia. The results obtained suggest anti-inflammatory, analgesic, and antipyretic properties of VCO.