Coconuts have been a staple food for many cultures for thousands of years, providing them with essential dietary fats, tasty flesh, water, milk, and of course oil.

Their secret lies in their medium-chain triglyceride fatty acids (MCT fats), which is different from most oils that contain long-chain triglycerides. MCT fats are more easily absorbed and metabolised by the human body into an available source of energy.

Most of these MCT fats come in the form of Lauric Acid, which helps the body absorb fat-soluble vitamins such as A, D, E, and K.

Considered one of the “good” fats, MCT fats can help promote weight loss by burning calories, which is why coconut oil is used widely by bodybuilders and endurance athletes.