{"id":14337,"date":"2023-07-17T09:54:19","date_gmt":"2023-07-17T09:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/blog\/lauric-acid-healthy-fatty-acid-from-the-coconut\/"},"modified":"2025-10-14T12:26:44","modified_gmt":"2025-10-14T10:26:44","slug":"lauric-acid-healthy-fatty-acid-from-the-coconut","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/en\/blog\/lauric-acid-healthy-fatty-acid-from-the-coconut\/","title":{"rendered":"Lauric acid &#8211; healthy fatty acid from the coconut"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row row_bg_color=&#8221;bg&#8211;color&#8211;bg-blue&#8221; row_boxpadding=&#8221;vc_boxpadding&#8221;][vc_column]<div class=\"vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"heading heading--h2 \"><h2 class=\"heading h3  \" >Abstract<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Lauric acid is a fatty acid naturally found in large quantities in coconut oil. It is medium-chain and therefore has the properties of a medium-chain fatty acid, but can also be metabolized like long-chain fatty acids. To achieve high ketone body production, other fatty acids are more suitable. Nevertheless, lauric acid has several properties that have a positive effect on our health.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Have you ever stumbled across lauric acid while researching MCT oils or coconut oil? We explain you briefly and crisply what you should know about it!<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"index-list\"><p class=\"h4 index-list__title\"> Table of contents<\/p><ul><\/ul><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"heading heading--h2 \"><h2 class=\"heading   \" >1. what is lauric acid?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Lauric acid is a fatty acid. The name is derived from laurel (Latin: <em>laurus nobilis<\/em>) because the oil of its fruits has high amounts of lauric acid.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"heading heading--h2 \"><h2 class=\"heading   \" >2. where is lauric acid found?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>If you talk about lauric acid, there is one thing you can least avoid: coconut oil. There it makes up about half of the fatty acids (up to 53%)! They are also found naturally in palm kernel oil (up to 50%) and around 5% have also been detected in breast milk.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"templatera_shortcode\"><div class=\"vc_container vc_maxwidth \"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_row-fluid vc_row-o-content-bottom vc_row-flex bg--color--bg-secondary bg--image--pos-br bg--image--size--contain\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-7 vc_col-lg-7\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vc_row wpb_row vc_inner vc_row-fluid vpt-3 vpb-3\"><div class=\"wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-12\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\"><div class=\"vmb-1 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"heading heading--p \"><p class=\"heading h3  heading--center\" >Du m\u00f6chtest dich auch <span class=\"deco-underline\">ges\u00fcnder ern\u00e4hren<\/span>?<\/p><\/div><\/div><div class=\"wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"btn__wrapper \"><a href=\"https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/de\/ernaehrungsplaene\/clean-eating\/?utm_source=website&utm_medium=banner\" target=\"\" rel=\"\" title=\"\" class=\"btn--full btn--primary btn--md \"><span>Jetzt durchstarten!<\/span><\/a><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"d-none d-md-flex wpb_column vc_column_container vc_col-sm-4 vc_col-lg-5\"><div class=\"vc_column-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_wrapper\">\n\t<div  class=\"wpb_single_image wpb_content_element vc_align_left vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" >\n\t\t\n\t\t<figure class=\"wpb_wrapper vc_figure\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"vc_single_image-wrapper  \"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"865\" src=\"https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-manu2.png\" class=\"vc_single_image-img attachment-large\" alt=\"\" title=\"hero-manu2\" srcset=\"https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-manu2.png 900w, https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-manu2-300x288.png 300w, https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/hero-manu2-768x738.png 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\"><\/div>\n\t\t<\/figure>\n\t<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div>\r\n<\/div><div class=\"vmt-3 vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"heading heading--h2 \"><h2 class=\"heading   \" >3. what does lauric acid do? How does lauric acid work?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Lauric acid is a true multi-talent! Lauric acid brings the following positive features when ingested or applied:<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text]<div class=\"wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"accordion\"><div class=\"accordion__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"accordion__title accordion__title--open \" type=\"button\" id=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e8841\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"awx_69d21bd0e8841\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"awx_69d21bd0e8841\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"accordion__icon\"><\/div>Medium-chain fatty acids<\/button><div class=\"accordion__content accordion__content--open \" role=\"region\" id=\"awx_69d21bd0e8841\" aria-labelledby=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e8841\" aria-expanded=\"false\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>As a medium-chain fatty acid, it can help with weight loss, as body fat appears to be stored more poorly through ingestion. It also causes long-lasting satiety and pushes our energy consumption.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"accordion__title accordion__title--open \" type=\"button\" id=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e88d9\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"awx_69d21bd0e88d9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"awx_69d21bd0e88d9\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"accordion__icon\"><\/div>Natural antibiotic<\/button><div class=\"accordion__content accordion__content--open \" role=\"region\" id=\"awx_69d21bd0e88d9\" aria-labelledby=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e88d9\" aria-expanded=\"false\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Its antimicrobial action can protect against bacteria, viruses and fungal infections by directly disabling these pathogens. In this context, there is also evidence that lauric acid can prevent the development of caries in the mouth. It is also said to help build the immune system of newborns in breast milk by protecting against viruses and other pathogens.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"accordion__title accordion__title--open \" type=\"button\" id=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e8970\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"awx_69d21bd0e8970\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"awx_69d21bd0e8970\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"accordion__icon\"><\/div>Natural tick protection<\/button><div class=\"accordion__content accordion__content--open \" role=\"region\" id=\"awx_69d21bd0e8970\" aria-labelledby=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e8970\" aria-expanded=\"false\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Lauric acid is a natural protection against ticks: The pests find the smell of the acid annoying and run away when dog and master have rubbed themselves with coconut oil on particularly exposed skin areas.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"accordion__title accordion__title--open \" type=\"button\" id=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e89aa\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"awx_69d21bd0e89aa\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"awx_69d21bd0e89aa\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"accordion__icon\"><\/div>Has a positive effect on the cardiovascular system<\/button><div class=\"accordion__content accordion__content--open \" role=\"region\" id=\"awx_69d21bd0e89aa\" aria-labelledby=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e89aa\" aria-expanded=\"false\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Many studies suggest that lauric acid in coconut oil positively affects our cardiovascular system. While it was once thought that our cholesterol levels could be negatively affected by this fatty acid, we now know: the wrong conclusions were drawn. In populations with high coconut oil consumption, no negative effects were observed. On the contrary. Today, it is believed that cholesterol levels are improved by the intake of lauric acid. (By the way: If you&#8217;ve ever wondered what this ominous <a href=\"https:\/\/foodpunk.com\/de\/blog\/alles-ueber-cholesterin\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">cholesterol<\/a> is all about, we&#8217;ll explain everything you need to know in this article: We explain everything you need to know in this article).<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"accordion__item\" itemscope itemprop=\"mainEntity\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Question\"><button class=\"accordion__title accordion__title--open \" type=\"button\" id=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e89dd\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"awx_69d21bd0e89dd\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"awx_69d21bd0e89dd\" itemprop=\"name\"><div class=\"accordion__icon\"><\/div>Improves insulin sensitivity<\/button><div class=\"accordion__content accordion__content--open \" role=\"region\" id=\"awx_69d21bd0e89dd\" aria-labelledby=\"title-awx_69d21bd0e89dd\" aria-expanded=\"false\" itemscope itemprop=\"acceptedAnswer\" itemtype=\"https:\/\/schema.org\/Answer\"><div itemprop=\"text\"><p>Insulin sensitivity seems to be improved by them. This is important because insensitivity of the body to insulin can result in many ailments such as obesity or diabetes (or both). However, since the effects on insulin tolerance are based on very recent studies and there is not too much data on this yet, we will have to wait and see if this effect can be further confirmed.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vmt-3 vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"heading heading--h2 \"><h2 class=\"heading   \" >4. is lauric acid an MCT?<\/h2><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p>Some say &#8220;yes,&#8221; others say &#8220;no.&#8221; We say &#8220;yes.&#8221; It is often claimed that lauric acid, with 12 carbon atoms, is too large to be a &#8220;true&#8221; MCT. However, it is certain to have many of the beneficial properties also attributed to the slightly shorter fatty acids:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>they <strong>help to lose weight<\/strong> because they make it difficult for the body to store fat<\/li>\n<li>they cause <strong>fast and long-lasting saturation<\/strong> due to the formation of ketone bodies<\/li>\n<li>they increase <strong>energy consumption<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>How lauric acid is digested in our body cannot be clearly said. Studies suggest that it largely goes the way of the &#8220;classic&#8221; medium-chain fatty acids. This route is uncomplicated and fast. However, to a somewhat lesser extent, it can also take the complicated and long digestive route of long-chain fatty acids. The decisive factor here is the fat composition of the food consumed. Thus, the decision whether uncomplicated and fast or elaborate and slow, can be different for each meal.<\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner row_bg_color=&#8221;bg&#8211;color&#8211;bg-blue&#8221; row_boxpadding=&#8221;vc_boxpadding&#8221;][vc_column_inner][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<p><strong>We take a deep breath and hold on:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Lauric acid has the positive properties of a medium-chain fatty acid<\/li>\n<li>However, to a certain extent it is also digested like long-chain fatty acids<\/li>\n<li>You want to achieve the highest possible ketone body production in your body? In this case, it is better to use an MCT oil (made from C8 and C10 fats) instead of coconut oil.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner]<div class=\"vmt-3 vmb-3 wpb_content_element\" ><div class=\"heading heading--h3 \"><h3 class=\"heading h2  \" >For science nerds and smarties<\/h3><\/div><\/div>[vc_column_text]You may have heard that there are different sizes of fatty acids: short, medium, and long chain. They differ in the number of carbon atoms (C) &#8211; the more they have, the longer they are. You can think of it as threading beads onto a necklace: The more beads (carbon atoms) you thread onto it, the longer the chain becomes. With 12 carbon atoms, lauric acid just barely belongs to the group of medium-chain fatty acids. This type is called MCFA<em>(middle chain fatty acid<\/em>). If it had one carbon more, it would already be called long-chain. One fatty acid rarely comes alone &#8211; they usually travel in a pack of 3 and are held together by a molecule (glycerol). If all three fatty acids in this 3-pack are medium-chain, a so-called medium-chain triglyceride, often called MCT<em>(middle chain triglyceride<\/em>), is formed. (Ha! MCT! Sounds familiar, doesn&#8217;t it? You can also buy MCTs in the form of MCT oils. Here, however, the amounts of fats with 12 carbon atoms are usually relatively small).<\/p>\n<p>The reason for the good properties of medium-chain fatty acids lies in digestion: the longer the &#8220;string of pearls&#8221; is, the more difficult it is to get through our body. Therefore, the long chains also need some help with this (e.g. from bile acids or carnitine). Digestion is thus laborious and takes a relatively long time. Medium-chain fats, on the other hand, need little help. They are digested more quickly and easily and can thus better stimulate ketone body production. 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