Citations & References

Properties of Virgin Coconut Oil

On Antimicrobial Properties: The MCFAs in coconut oil are the same as those found in human breast milk. The MCFAs can deactivate harmful microbes while having no effect on beneficial microbes in the body. These MCFAs are about 50% lauric acid, which is converted to monolaurin in the body. When applied externally, coconut oil forms a layer that could shield the skin and increase the likelihood of immunity from bacteria, viruses, yeast and fungi

Disclaimer: No approved therapeutic or treatment claims against a particular virus. Prior and current scientific research explored and continues to explore the antifungal, antibacterial and antiviral properties of Virgin Coconut Oil.

 References:

The Coconut Oil Cure: Essential Recipes and Remedies to Heal Your Body Inside and Out, Sonoma Press, 2013.

Authors: Nur Ainatul Mardia Mohamad Nasir, Zurainie Abllah, Anil Azura Jalaludin, Intan Azura Shahdan, Wan Nor Hayati Wan Abd Manan. Corresponding Author: Nur Ainatul Mardia Mohamad Nasir.                                                                                  "Virgin Coconut Oil and Its Antimicrobial Properties against Pathogenic Microorganisms: A Review." Proceedings of the International Dental Conference of Sumatera Utara 2017 (IDCSU 2017), Advances in Health Sciences Research Series, Atlantis Press (February 2018). doi: https://doi.org/10.2991/idcsu-17.2018.51

Hierholzer, J.C., and J.J. Kabara. "In Vitro Effects on Monolaurin Compounds on Enveloped RNA and DNA Viruses." Journal of Food and Safety 4: (1982): 1-12, doi:10.1111/j.1745-4565.1982.tb00429.