"Products That Really Work, Naturally" USDA Organic Dietary Supplement Pure OilCholesterol Control:Not all fatty acids are alike. Lauric Acid, for example, is a "good" saturated fatty acid. An analysis of 60 cholesterol clinical trials shows that the lauric acid in coconut oil helps maintain cholesterol levels that are already within the normal range, as measured by the ratio of total cholesterol to "good" (HDL) cholesterol.Immune System:The lauric acid and monoglycerides in mother"s milk help the immune system of the new-born baby. The same lauric acid and monoglycerides in coconut oil may help support the adult immune system.Intestinal Health:By maintain the healthy intestinal flora, coconut oil may help contribute to a healthy gastrointestinal tract.