

|
Name of fatty acid
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Percentage
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Remarks
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Type of fat
|
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Lauric acid
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45% to 52%
|
Medium chain fatty acid
|
Saturated fat
|
|
Myristic acid
|
16% to 21%
|
Medium chain fatty acid
|
Saturated fat
|
|
Caprylic acid
|
5% to 10%
|
Medium chain fatty acid
|
Saturated fat
|
|
Capric acid
|
4% to 8%
|
Medium chain fatty acid
|
Saturated fat
|
|
Caproic acid
|
0.5% to 1%
|
Medium chain fatty acid
|
Saturated fat
|
|
Palmitic acid
|
7% to 10%
|
Saturated fat
|
|
|
Oleic acid
|
5% to 8%
|
Unsaturated fat
|
|
|
Palmitoleic acid
|
In traces
|
Saturated fat
|
|
|
Linoleic acid
|
1% to 3%
|
Unsaturated fat
|
|
|
Linolenic acid
|
Up to 0.2%
|
Unsaturated fat
|
|
|
Stearic acid
|
2% to 4%
|
Saturated fat
|
Chemical Composition: Among the chief constituents, coconut oil also has:
I. Vitamin-E: The thing which you always wanted for silky hair and smooth, younger looking skin.
II. Moisture: The amount of moisture present in Coconut oil varies greatly depending upon the moisture content of the source, such as Copra or Fresh Coconut; including the method of extraction and also on the processing done on it. But obviously, coconut derived from well-dried copra will have less moisture than that from less dried copra or from fresh coconuts (virgin coconut oil). Similarly, the oil subjected to heat will have less moisture than that which was not exposed to heat.
The MCT are converted to ketones for the brain as brain food. Do visit http://www.coconutketones.com/ for details and update of Dr Mary Newport and use of coconut oil in Alzheimer's.

Abstracts from: https://www.organicfacts.net/health-benefits/oils/properties-of-coconut-oil.html
http://southasianhealthsolution.org/coconut-oil-a-scientific-review-and-our-clinical-insights-on-its-use/
http://coconutoil.com/study-traditional-virgin-coconut-oil-high-in-antioxidants-and-reduces-oxidative-stress-in-heart-kidney-and-liver/
Further reads:
http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/282857.php
http://www.todaysdietitian.com/newarchives/111114p32.shtml
Appl Physiol Nutr Metab. 2015 Apr;40(4):393-400. doi: 10.1139/apnm-2014-0351. Epub 2015 Feb 9. Coconut oil supplementation and physical exercise improves baroreflex sensitivity and oxidative stress in hypertensive rats. (http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/25659569)
How to Clean Your Face With Coconut Oil
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