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Caprylic acid

Also known as octane acid. A saturated fatty acid found in coconut - and milk fat. As a supplement, it is used in the treatment of fungal infection.

The body produces small amounts of caprylic acid. Caprylic acid is a component of sweat and sebum. A very appreciated substrate for fungus, but also lethal to them, which is why caprylic acid has found use in the treatment of fungal infections. Caprylic acid also has the advantage of being agreeable to the natural bacterial environment of the gastro-intestinal tract.
Side effects
The body produces small amounts of caprylic acid. Caprylic acid is a component of sweat and sebum. A very appreciated substrate for fungus, but also lethal to them, which is why caprylic acid has found use in the treatment of fungal infections. Caprylic acid also has the advantage of being agreeable to the natural bacterial environment of the gastro-intestinal tract.
Side effects
Caprylic acid is generally tolerated when administered within recommendations. There might be some temporary worsening of symptoms from fungal toxins as toxin-levels are increased when fungi die.
Caprylic acid is available both as a single remedy and in some complex remedies. It is available in fluid as well as in tablet form.
Dosage
Take 100 - 150 mg at every meal.
The maximum dosage is 1000 - 2000 mg a day.
Doses of more than 1000 mg. can with benefit be taken as a depot supplement.
Also see "Candidiasis " and "Coconut oil"

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