Also, new research found it to be an effective weight loss agent. (mindbodygreen.com)
Turning white fat into brown fat is a very exciting new approach to developing weight loss agents. (sciencedaily.com)
Review MCFA Metabolism and Energy Expenditure Obesity Treatment Implications: Medium chain fatty acids (found in virgin coconut oil), versus long chain fatty acids (found in soybean, safflower, canola oils) have potential as weight loss agents because MCFAs are absorbed more efficiently than LCFAs: MCFAs are transported in the portal blood directly to the liver, unlike LCFA which are incorporated into chylomicrons and transported through the lymphatic system. (meltorganic.com)