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Description: Caprylic acid is a medium chain saturated fatty acid. It is found naturally in triglyceride form in butter and in coconut and palm oils.

Oral Uses

  • Candidiasis RatingRatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus; inhibits candida overgrowth; reduces yeast in intestine. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Ringworm RatingRatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus; inhibits candida overgrowth; reduces yeast in the body. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Thrush RatingRatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus; inhibits candida overgrowth; reduces yeast in the body. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Vaginitis RatingRatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus; inhibits candida overgrowth; reduces yeast in the body. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Yeast infection RatingRatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus; inhibits candida overgrowth; reduces yeast in the body. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Intestinal parasites RatingRating

    Caprylic acid alleviates symptoms. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Irritable bowel syndrome RatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus; inhibits candida overgrowth; reduces yeast in the body. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Oral Actions

  • Action - Antifungal RatingRatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antifungal; fights fungus. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

  • Action - Antibacterial RatingRating

    Caprylic acid is an antibacterial; inhibits bacteria growth. Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Recommended Dosage

Take 1-2 g of caprylic acid daily, in divided doses, for many months.

Cautions & Side Effects

There is no known safety problems if used at suggested dosage. Do not use caprylic acid if you have ulcerative colitis.

Available Forms

Caprylic acid is available in tablet, capsule and liquid form.

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