Health Benefits Of MCT Oil

Has Antimicrobial And Antifungal Properties

Research has shown that medium-chain triglycerides, including in MCT oil, have both antimicrobial and antifungal properties. There are many benefits associated with these properties. For instance, the medium-chain triglycerides in coconut oil appear to reduce Candida albicans growth by approximately twenty-five percent. This is a common yeast and is often responsible for various skin infections and thrush. Information indicates that the benefits stem from capric, lauric, and caprylic acid in MCT oil. Medium-chain triglycerides may also reduce infectious fungus in hospitals by half. However, more research is necessary to determine the extent of MCT oil's antimicrobial and antifungal benefits. This is because much of the current evidence is from in-vitro or animal studies.