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Caprylic Acid

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Caprylic Acid 800 mg
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Score78
A potent, transparent mineral-caprylate formula offers good focused value in two capsules. Its usefulness is narrow, and the original fatty-acid source is not disclosed.
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Quantity:240 Capsule(s) • (120 servings)
Goals:
Energy
Digestive Health

Score 78

A potent, transparent mineral-caprylate formula offers good focused value in two capsules. Its usefulness is narrow, and the original fatty-acid source is not disclosed.
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$50.00($0.41 per serving)
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Analysis

The formula supplies a high caprylic acid amount through two identified mineral salts. Calcium and magnesium contributions are listed separately, which makes the label unusually easy to interpret for a caprylate product.

The active may provide a rapidly handled fat source, but its energy relevance is situational and not equivalent to a broad metabolic formula. For digestion, it targets a narrow microbial-balance use and does not provide fiber, enzymes, motility, or barrier support.

Two capsules deliver a potent focused serving with good value per active amount. The original oil source and extraction process are not identified, leaving the raw-material origin uncertain.

Who is it for
  • People seeking high-potency caprylic acid
  • Users who prefer mineral caprylates
  • Those wanting clear elemental mineral amounts
Best for
  • Focused caprylic acid intake
  • High active potency
  • Transparent caprylate labeling

Pros

  • High caprylic acid amount
  • Calcium and magnesium forms are identified
  • Elemental minerals are disclosed
  • Two-capsule serving

Cons

  • Original oil source is unknown
  • No broad digestive-support ingredients
  • Energy role is limited and situational

Warnings

  • The high caprylic acid amount can cause nausea, abdominal cramping, or diarrhea in sensitive users.

Nutrient quality

92 Highest impact

Mineral caprylates are coherent delivery forms and the apparent active amount is substantial. The focused dose may support targeted use but can cause digestive intolerance in sensitive users.

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Ingredient transparency

69 High impact

Elemental minerals are disclosed and no proprietary blend is present. Duplicate caprylic-acid entries plus absent use and inactive-ingredient details reduce clarity.

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Customer satisfaction

61 Moderate impact

The available average is very strong, and the small sample gives it corresponding weight. No detailed comments were supplied to assess recurring negatives or purpose-specific experiences.

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Value for money

88 Highest impact

The high active amount supports good dose-adjusted value. A moderate serving cost is competitive, though label ambiguity and limited customer evidence temper confidence.

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Goals

Energy
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD+ CoverageA Formula Quality
Magnesium · 36 mg

Caprylic acid can provide a rapidly metabolized fat source and may support ketone production, especially during low-carbohydrate eating. The disclosed amount is substantial for focused use.

Calcium and magnesium caprylates clearly identify the delivery salts, although the original fat source is not stated. Energy evidence is more situational than the evidence for core nutrients or established mitochondrial cofactors.

Study evidence
Caprylic Acid Not classified 1 study
Magnesium Supportive 4 studies
Digestive Health
Impact
High effect
C+ Goal FitA- Strength of SupportD CoverageA- Formula Quality
Magnesium · 36 mg

Caprylic acid is a targeted fatty acid often used to influence gut microbial overgrowth. Evidence in human digestive conditions is limited, so it should not be treated as a proven microbiome treatment.

The high amount is clearly supplied through calcium and magnesium caprylates. The single-pathway formula does not address motility, digestion, or barrier support.

Study evidence
Magnesium Supportive 50 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calcium (Calcium Caprylate)
60 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Caprylate)
36 mg
Caprylic Acid (Calcium Caprylate, Magnesium Caprylate)
800 mg
Gluten Free Adults 18–50 Women
Report overview
A- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB Value

Caprylic acid is clearly supplied through calcium and magnesium caprylates with both elemental minerals disclosed. The two-capsule serving provides a high-potency amount with good convenience. Cost per active amount is competitive, although the original oil source is not identified.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Efficacy of oral magnesium therapy in the treatment of chronic constipation in spastic cerebral palsy children: a randomized controlled trial.
    Hassanein SMA; Deifallah SM; Bastawy HA · World journal of pediatrics : WJP · 2021
    Randomized trial100 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  2. Ca:Mg ratio, medium-chain fatty acids, and the gut microbiome.
    Fan L; Zhu X; Sun S; Yu C; Huang X; Ness R; Dugan LL; Shu L; Seidner DL; Murff HJ; Fodor AA; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · Clinical nutrition (Edinburgh, Scotland) · 2022
    Randomized trial240 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  3. The Magnesium-Rich Formula for Functional Constipation in Infants: a Randomized Comparator-Controlled Study.
    Benninga MA; MENA Infant Constipation Study Group; Vandenplas Y · Pediatric gastroenterology, hepatology & nutrition · 2022
    Randomized trial286 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  4. A Randomized Double-blind Placebo-controlled Trial on the Effect of Magnesium Oxide in Patients With Chronic Constipation.
    Mori S; Tomita T; Fujimura K; Asano H; Ogawa T; Yamasaki T; Kondo T; Kono T; Tozawa K; Oshima T; Fukui H; Kimura T; Watari J; Miwa H · Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility · 2022
    Randomized trial34 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  5. Magnesium treatment increases gut microbiome synthesizing vitamin D and inhibiting colorectal cancer: results from a double-blind precision-based randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Sun E; Zhu X; Ness RM; Murff HJ; Sun S; Yu C; Fan L; Azcarate-Peril MA; Shrubsole MJ; Dai Q · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2025
    Randomized trial240 participantsDigestive Health forMagnesium
  6. Tricaprylin Alone Increases Plasma Ketone Response More Than Coconut Oil or Other Medium-Chain Triglycerides: An Acute Crossover Study in Healthy Adults
    Vandenberghe C, St-Pierre V, Pierotti T, Fortier M, Castellano CA, Cunnane SC · Current Developments in Nutrition · 2017
    Non-randomized trial9 participantsEnergy forCaprylic Acid
  7. Magnesium-L-threonate improves sleep quality and daytime functioning in adults with self-reported sleep problems: A randomized controlled trial.
    Hausenblas HA; Lynch T; Hooper S; Shrestha A; Rosendale D; Gu J · Sleep medicine: X · 2025
    Randomized trial80 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  8. Total magnesium intake and risk of frailty in older women.
    Struijk EA; Fung TT; Bischoff-Ferrari HA; Willett WC; Lopez-Garcia E · Journal of cachexia, sarcopenia and muscle · 2024
    Cohort study81,524 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  9. Red blood cell magnesium and chronic fatigue syndrome.
    Cox IM; Campbell MJ; Dowson D · Lancet (London, England) · 1991
    Randomized trial32 participantsEnergy forMagnesium
  10. Exercise, magnesium and immune function.
    Laires MJ; Monteiro C · Magnesium research · 2008
    Narrative reviewEnergy forMagnesium