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Fatty acid

Lauric Acid

Lauric acid is a saturated fatty acid with 12 carbon atoms. It is the main fatty acid in coconut oil and palm kernel oil and also occurs in breast milk.

Immune SupportLongevityGut HealthHair & SkinCardiovascular

What it is studied for

The strongest rated effects first. Bars show the size of the effect, the letter grades the evidence, and each rating lists the studies behind it.

Immune SupportSmallCNo linked study
Oxidative stressLongevitySmallCNo linked study
Gut healthSmallCNo linked study
Skin InflammationHair & SkinSmallCNo linked study
Cholesterol balanceCardiovascularNo effectFNo linked study
Every rating with its studiesGrouped by health goal, with the publications behind each rating

Why people take it

Energy20.9%
Weight Management20.9%
Essential Health14%
Cognition11.6%
Fitness9.3%
Gut Health7%

SuppCo community snapshot, 2026-09-28. Reasons for use are not evidence that it works.

Sources

  1. SuppCo · Lauric Acid nutrient profile