Caprylic Acid

An octanoic acid bridged with two sulfurs so that it is sometimes also called a pentanoic acid in some naming schemes. It is biosynthesized by cleavage of LINOLEIC ACID and is a coenzyme of oxoglutarate dehydrogenase (KETOGLUTARATE DEHYDROGENASE COMPLEX). It is used in DIETARY SUPPLEMENTS.

182 PubMed studies analyzed · 7 RCTs · Evidence Score: 44.6

Research Domains

Caprylic Acid has been studied across 15 research domains including 🧠 Focus & Attention, 🔥 Metabolic, 🔬 Inflammation, 🔬 Oncology, ⏳ Longevity & Aging. The primary research focus is 🧠 Focus & Attention with 12% of studies addressing this area.

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This evidence profile for Caprylic Acid is generated deterministically from 182 PubMed-indexed studies. All data is corpus-verified with Merkle proofs. BiohacksAI does not provide medical advice. Always consult a healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.