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To compare the antimicrobial activities and mechanisms of organic virgin coconut oil and lauric acid against various bacteria.

April 1, 2026

Comparison of the antimicrobial spectrum and mechanisms of organic virgin coconut oil and lauric acid against bacteria

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To compare the antimicrobial activities and mechanisms of organic virgin coconut oil and lauric acid against various bacteria.
Conducted disk diffusion antibacterial tests to evaluate antimicrobial activity against Gram-positive bacteria.
Measured antimicrobial effects of virgin coconut oil and lauric acid on Streptococcus pyogenes in broth medium.
Utilized scanning electron microscopy to analyze bacterial response to treatments.
Lauric acid demonstrated stronger antimicrobial activity compared to virgin coconut oil against tested bacteria.
Virgin coconut oil did not exhibit activity against Staphylococcus aureus, unlike lauric acid.
Lauric acid eliminated Streptococcus pyogenes more effectively at lower concentrations than virgin coconut oil.

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This comparison reveals distinct antimicrobial effects of virgin coconut oil and lauric acid in bacteria, suggesting different mechanisms of action.

長瀬 et al. (2017) studied this question.

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This comparison reveals distinct antimicrobial effects of virgin coconut oil and lauric acid in bacteria, suggesting different mechanisms of action.