lauric acid

It is not known how lauric acid might work as a medicine.

More evidence is needed to rate the effectiveness of lauric acid for these uses.

The top coating is provided by lauric acid in a separate step.

In foods, lauric acid is used as a vegetable shortening.

In manufacturing, lauric acid is used to make soap and shampoo.

Lauric acid has been found to increase total cholesterol the most of all fatty acids.

Lauric acid is destroyed by some oil processing methods.

At this time there is not enough scientific information to determine an appropriate range of doses for lauric acid.

It is the mono-ester formed from glycerol and lauric acid.

In the human body, lauric acid is converted into monolaurin.

It is the sodium salt of lauric acid.

The name reflects that the major part of the molecule, the lauric acid group, is derived from coconut oil.

Lauric acid has been claimed to have antimicrobial properties.

Some research suggests lauric acid might be a safer fat than trans-fats in food preparations.

Lauric acid is safe in amounts found in foods.

It is found in industrial processes involving 1,3-butadiene, including the manufacture of lauric acid.

It is so called because it occurs in the ethereal salt of lauric acid.

Lauric acid is convenient because its melting point when pure is relatively high (43.2 C).

Lauric acid is a saturated fat.

The appropriate dose of lauric acid depends on several factors such as the user's age, health, and several other conditions.

As coconut oil contains about 50% of lauric acid, in formulas only the 12-carbon chains tend to be considered.

Lauric acid converts to the monoglyceride monolaurin in the body.

Lauric acid, a 12 carbon chain fatty acid, is often removed as well because of its high value for industrial and medical purposes.

Lauric acid is used to produce sodium lauryl sulfate, the main ingredient in many personal care products.

The nature of lauric acid as a fatty acid makes it particularly effective for creating detergents and surfactants.