Fatty Acid

Fatty Acid

The medium-chain saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are
potent antimicrobial agents, effective against fungi,
viruses and many bacteria. The most effective fatty acids
are caprylic acid (with 8 carbon atoms), capric acid (10
carbon atoms) and lauric acid (12 carbon). They appear to
work by causing microbial cell walls to disintegrate.

Coconut oil appears to be effective within days. With
Candida take initially 4 tablespoons of coconut oil spread
out during the day, and after improvement you may reduce
this to 2 tablespoons for several more weeks. This seems to
be effective against systemic as well as localised
infestations, including those of the genitals. However, it
is advisable to apply coconut oil topically as well.

The best commercial product is cold-pressed or virgin
coconut oil. However, this has been heat-stabilised to
destroy lipase. Therefore, my preference is self-made raw
coconut cream or milk: press coconut pieces through a
low-speed juicer, or alternatively blend with water, strain
and refrigerate.

For topical applications and for those with fat
malabsorption the lipase-rich coconut milk can be expected
to be much more effective than heated coconut oil with only
a very low concentration of free fatty acids.
Alternatively, you may use lipase supplements with coconut
oil.

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Medium Chain Saturated Fatty Acid

Saturated Fatty Acid

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The medium-chain saturated fatty acids in coconut oil are
potent antimicrobial agents, effective against fungi,
viruses and many bacteria. The most effective fatty acids
are caprylic acid (with 8 carbon atoms), capric acid (10
carbon atoms) and lauric acid (12 carbon). They appear to
work by causing microbial cell walls to disintegrate.

Coconut oil appears to be effective within days. With
Candida take initially 4 tablespoons of coconut oil spread
out during the day, and after improvement you may reduce
this to 2 tablespoons for several more weeks. This seems to
be effective against systemic as well as localised
infestations, including those of the genitals. However, it
is advisable to apply coconut oil topically as well.

The best commercial product is cold-pressed or virgin
coconut oil. However, this has been heat-stabilised to
destroy lipase. Therefore, my preference is self-made raw
coconut cream or milk: press coconut pieces through a
low-speed juicer, or alternatively blend with water, strain
and refrigerate.

For topical applications and for those with fat
malabsorption the lipase-rich coconut milk can be expected
to be much more effective than heated coconut oil with only
a very low concentration of free fatty acids.
Alternatively, you may use lipase supplements with coconut
oil.