Lauric acid, also known as dodecanoic acid, is a kind of Saturated fat acid. It is a fatty acid contained in common plants in tropical and subtropical areas. For example, Lauric acid is contained in the fruit core of plants such as laurel. At the same time, Lauric acid also exists in many foods in daily life.
Lauric acid is a colorless, tasteless fatty acid with strong antibacterial effect. Because its molecular structure contains 12 carbon atoms, it is named "Lauric acid", which is a medium length fatty acid. Lauric acid has low toxicity, low sensitivity, good stability and is not easy to oxidize.
Lauric acid Source:
The main source of Lauric acid is Coconut oil, so Coconut oil is one of the natural foods with the highest content of Lauric acid. In addition, Lauric acid can also be found in fruits, seeds and leaves of other plants, such as palm oil, olive oil, Peanut oil, hawaiian nuts and other foods.
Coconut oil: about 40% -50%
Cinnamon fruit pit: about 40% Olive oil: approximately 13% Hawaiian nuts: approximately 3% -4%
Data shows that during pregnancy, pregnant mothers eat more foods rich in Lauric acid, which can effectively increase the content of Lauric acid in breast milk, so that babies can obtain strong immunity.
In many milk powder products, Lauric acid in Coconut oil will also be added, making milk powder have the same antibacterial effect as human milk.
Therefore, Lauric acid can be called "natural antibacterial substance".
Lauric acid Benefits
(1). Antibacterial effect
Lauric acid has strong antibacterial effect. It can destroy the outer membrane and cell wall, thereby killing various bacteria.Lauric acid has a strong antibacterial effect and can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria and fungi. Research shows that Lauric acid can effectively kill a variety of bacteria and fungi, such as Staphylococcus aureus, Escherichia coli, etc.
(2). Improving intestinal health
Lauric acid powder can improve the structure and function of intestinal microorganisms, increase the number of beneficial flora, and thus improve the level of intestinal health.
(3). Promote immune system function
Bulk Lauric acid has been proved to improve the function of the immune system, especially the human body's resistance to bacteria and viruses. Research shows that Lauric acid can inhibit the growth and reproduction of bacteria and viruses, thereby reducing the risk of infection.
(4). Helps lose weight
Lauric acid can stimulate human metabolism and promote the burning of body fat, so it can help people lose weight. A study shows that compared with other types of fatty acids, intake of Lauric acid will consume more calories, thus achieving the effect of weight loss.
(5). Antioxidant effect
Oxygen free radicals are chemicals that can cause cell damage and cause oxidative reactions in cells and tissue membranes. Lauric acid has been proved to have antioxidant effect and can effectively protect the human body from oxygen free radicals.
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