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1. Why is Coconut Oil Often Considered the Miracle Oil?

Virgin coconut oil is the richest natural source of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), which is a medium-chain fatty acid (MCFA). Most of coconut oil's health benefits come from medium-chain fatty acids. Medium-chain fatty acids consists of caprylic (C8:0), capric (C10:0) and lauric (C12:0) acids. Coconut oil is about 50% lauric acid, and the only other abundant source found in nature is in human breast milk. The value of lauric acid has been widely studied and has shown multiple health benefits. The medium-chain fats in coconut oil are similar to fats in mother's milk and have similar nutriceutical effects. See our Health Benefits page to learn more.

2. Isn't coconut oil a saturated fat, and isn't saturated fat bad for you?

Yes, coconut oil is a saturated fat, but not all saturated fat is bad for you. It is not the kind doctors warn you about. Recently, saturated fats have been getting a second look, because it turns out that not all saturated fats are the same. Coconut oil is known as a medium chain fatty acid, which means it contains 12 single carbon bonds, making it a more stable fat. The saturated fatty acids found in meats such as pork or beef are long chain fatty acids, containing 18-22 double carbon bonds, making it an unstable oil, prone to oxidation. Animal fats such as red meat and full-fat dairy products contain mostly palmitic and stearic acids, while tropical vegetable oils such as palm and coconut oils contain primarily lauric acid. CocoTherapy© coconut oil is all natural and pure, and is not hydrogenated, and is rich in beneficial lauric, capric and caprylic acids.