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250 mg highly pure Caprylic acid - plus Vitamin B2 for a healthy mucous membrane
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Caprylic acid is a saturated fatty acid that occurs naturally in many high-fat foods – the best-known example is coconut oil.
Due to its chain length of six to twelve carbon atoms, caprylic acid is classified as a medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA), which is considered easier to digest than long-chain fatty acids. When combined with glycerol, caprylic acid forms so-called medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) – the basis of commercially available MCT oil.
Caprylic acid occurs in both animal-derived and plant-based foods. It is best known for its association with coconut oil, but goat’s and sheep’s milk also contain larger amounts of this medium-chain fatty acid – it is no coincidence that the first part of the name is derived from the Latin word for “goat” (capra).
Special MCT oil obtained from coconut oil also contains caprylic acid – but in a significantly higher concentration than the original product. In addition to caprylic acid, coconut oil provides other natural components of the coconut, whereas MCT oil is specifically concentrated in medium-chain fatty acids.
The following table shows the caprylic acid content of selected foods:
| Food | Content per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Coconut fat (coconut oil) | 7,500 to 9,500 mg |
| Palm oil | 4,800 mg |
| Goat’s milk | 2,600 to 2,700 mg |
| Coconut | 2,754 mg |
| Sheep’s milk | 2,400 to 2,500 mg |
| Ice confectionery | 1,998 mg |
| Clarified butter | 1,380 mg |
| Cow’s milk | 1,300 mg |
| Butter | 1,168 mg |
| Goat’s milk cheese (at least 50% fat in dry matter) | 874 mg |
| Sheep’s milk cheese | 636 mg |
| Feta | 583 mg |
| Gouda | 489 mg |
| Tilsit cheese | 415 mg |
| Brie | 408 mg |
As a medium-chain fatty acid, caprylic acid is metabolised differently by the body than long-chain fatty acids, such as those found in vegetable oils and nuts. Due to its shorter chain length, caprylic acid can be absorbed directly without bile acids, whereas long-chain fatty acids depend on bile acids for absorption. In the liver, caprylic acid is converted into so-called ketone bodies, which the body can use directly as a source of energy.
Caprylic acid is also being researched in connection with the intestinal environment. One area of focus is its possible role in interactions with microorganisms in the digestive tract, including certain yeasts such as Candida albicans.
In addition to being obtained through the diet – for example from coconut oil or MCT oil – caprylic acid can also be supplemented specifically in capsule form. Capsules already contain the fatty acid in a fixed dosage.
Caprylic acid is best taken with meals and sufficient fluids. Typical daily doses range from approximately 500 to 1,500 milligrams, although these may vary depending on the manufacturer and preparation. Many people begin with a lower dose and gradually increase it, or divide the daily dose into several separate doses throughout the day.
Caprylic acid is frequently taken for a limited period of several months. Anyone who is uncertain about the dosage or duration of use should consult a doctor or therapist.
Good caprylic acid preparations are characterised primarily by their purity. They should be free from unnecessary additives such as colours, flavourings or sweeteners and should instead use high-quality pure substances. FormMed regularly has its preparations tested by independent laboratories to ensure consistently high quality.
The form of caprylic acid is also important: FormMed uses highly purified caprylic acid from calcium caprylate, a compound of caprylic acid and calcium that is characterised by good stability.
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