The anti-microbial mechanistic action also helps activate the anti-inflammatory nature of the immune response in human body. Not only does coconut oil metabolites have antimicrobial activity but also these remarkable derivatives have been shown not to cause resistance organisms to appear. The studies reported in literature are discussed to evaluate the antiviral, antibacterial and antifungal benefits of coconut oil. The information discussed in this review explains that coconut oil, either topically applied or ingested, gets broken down to release Lauric Acid and Monolaurin – known anti-microbial agents.

The medium chain fatty acids and monoglycerides found primarily in coconut oil have miraculous healing power which act as natural antibiotic and also help modulate immunity. Modern research has now found a common link between these two natural health products – their lipid content. The same health effects were also attributed to the mother’s milk in ancient literature. All rights reserved.Coconut oil as health oil was recognized in Ayurvedic medicine almost 4000 years ago.

The results of this study confirm the differences that exist between MCT and coconut oil such that coconut oil cannot be promoted as having similar effects to MCT oil on food intake and satiety.Ĭoconut oil Food intake Medium chain triglycerides Satiety.Ĭrown Copyright © 2017. The coconut oil was also reported as being less palatable than the MCT oil. The MCT also increased fullness over the three hours after breakfast compared to the control and coconut oils. Differences in food intake throughout the day were found for energy and fat, with the control having increased food intake compared to the MCT and coconut. The results showed a significant difference in energy and macronutrient intakes at the ad libitum meal between the three oils with the MCT oil reducing food intake compared to the coconut and control oil. Participants recorded appetite ratings on visual analogue scales and were presented with an ad libitum lunch meal of preselected sandwiches 180min after consumption of the breakfast. Following an overnight fast, participants consumed a test breakfast smoothie containing 205kcal of either (i) MCT oil (ii) coconut oil or (iii) vegetable oil (control) on three separate test days.

The aim of this study was to examine the effect of MCT oil compared to coconut oil and control oil on food intake and satiety. Many media articles promote the use of coconut oil for weight loss advocating similar health benefits to that of MCT.

It is well established that the consumption of medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) can increase satiety and reduce food intake.

It's the Coconut Oil by Vivienna Khaan