The Polyunsaturated Oil Epidemic
They sit on the grocery store aisles, appearing rather innocent. They are clear and odorless – mainly because they have been bleached and deodorized with chemicals after high-heat processing has turned them rancid. And yet they are actually touted as... read more
Lauric Acid in Coconut Oil
Certain components of coconut oil are exceptionally important. Lauric acid, a medium-chain fatty acid found mainly in coconut oil, is one of these prized substances. Pure coconut oil contains about 50 percent lauric acid, and is the most abundant natural source of... read more
Coconut Oil and MRSA
MRSA (methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus) is a contagious, potentially lethal bacterial infection that’s difficult to eliminate, because it’s resistant to antibiotics. But the problem is that physicians are trying to use antibiotics to fight the... read more
Coconut Oil for Mothers and Babies
The unique composition of human breast milk fat includes fatty acids (lauric acid and capric acid), which have potent antimicrobial properties. These fatty acids offer the nursing infant protection from viruses such as herpes and HIV, protozoa such as giardia lamblia,... read more
