Extra virgin coconut oil is the richest source of lauric acid, which our body then turns into monolauric acid.

Extra virgin coconut oil or palm kernel oil are abundant sources of MCT – Medium Chain Triglycerides

• which promote and accelerate the absorption of protein, minerals and vitamins
• Direct energy without fat storage
• Helps prevent a catabolic situation during training and competitions
• Ideal during the ‘Weight Gain’ and ‘Lean Body’ diets
• Increases your testosterone levels for more muscles, less fat and a higher libido.

Monolauric acid kills bacteria and viruses with a protective layer of fat:

• Bacteria with a protective layer of fat

  Chlamydia trachomatis, tooth plaque organisms, Gram-positive organisms, Group A streptococci, Group B streptococci, Group F streptococci, Group G streptococci, Helicobacter pylori, Hemophilus influenzae, Listeria monocytogenes, Neisseria monocytogenes, Staphylococcus aureus, Staphylococcus
  epidermidis, Streptococcus agalactiae, Streptococcus mutans

• Viruses with a protective layer of fat

  Cytomegalo virus, Epstein-Barr, Hepatitis C, Herpes simplex, Herpes viridae, HIV, Human herpes virus-6A, human lymfotropic virus-1, Infl uenza, Leukemia, Pneumonovirus, Rubeola, Sarcoma virus, Syncytial virus, Vesicular stomatitis virus, Visna virus

A number of examples of what an excess of certain organisms can cause. Extra virgin coconut oil will help eliminate these conditions.

Streptococcus: throat infection, pneumonia, sinusitis, ear infections, dental infections, acute rheumatism

Staphylococcus: festering infections, food poisoning, urinary tract infections, toxic shock syndrome

Neisseria: meningitis, gonorrhoea, pelvic infections

Chlamydia: genital infections, conjunctivitis, psittacosis, periodontitis, infections of the lymph nodes

Helicobacter pylori: ulcers

Gram-positive organisms: tetanus, anthrax, intestinal and stomach infections, tummy flu, botulism

Source: The Healing Miracles of Coconut Oil by Bruce Fife, Foreword by Jon J. Kabara