Food & Nutrition: Culinary Techniques, Diets & Metabolic Health

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Diet and Nutrition

Health Benefits of Caprylic Acid

Published Jul,08 2011 | By Alison Stellner

Caprylic acid is a fatty acid that is found naturally in coconut and breast milk. This saturated fatty acid, also known as octanoic acid, is also present in butter and palm oil. According to the Health Sciences Institute, caprylic acid is known to have numerous health benefits.