[V_TWIN]

“the Frankel CVC’s Department of Cardiac Surgery and the University of Macau in China, who conducted the study’s key experiments”

Do I have to say it?

[DannyTN]

Where does octanoic acid come from?
Octanoic acid is found naturally in the milk of various mammals and is a minor component of coconut oil and palm kernel oil.

[DannyTN]

Abstract
Octanoic acid is a medium-chained saturated fatty acid found abundantly in the ketogenic dietary supplements containing medium chained triglycerides (MCT) along with decanoic acid. The MCT ketogenic diet is commonly consumed for weight loss but has also showcased neuroprotective potential against neurodegenerative disorders. However, recent clinical findings have reported a critical disadvantage with the long-term consumption of ketogenic diet i.e. bone loss. The following study was employed to investigate whether the two major components of MCT diet also possess bone loss potential as observed with classical ketogenic diet. Swiss albino mice aged between 10 and 12 weeks, were divided into 3 treatment groups that were administered with oral suspensions of octanoic acid, decanoic acid and a combination of both for 4 weeks. Bone specific markers, microarchitectural parameters, using micro computed tomography, and biomechanical strength were analyzed. Remarkably deleterious alterations in the trabecular bone microarchitecture, and on bone markers were observed in the octanoic acid treated groups. Our results suggest significant negative effects on bone health by octanoic acid. These findings require further investigation and validation in order to provide significant clinically relevant data to possibly modify dietary composition of the MCT ketogenic diet.

Octanoic acid a major component of widely consumed medium-chain triglyceride ketogenic diet is detrimental to bone

[BipolarBob]

A medium-chain fatty acid found in energy drinks might one day help protect against heart attack injuries.

So are they saying Red Bull really does give you wings?

[ConservativeMind]

This study actually did not use the normal fatty acid described in this writeup. It used “sodium octanoate.”

The partial compound, “octanoic acid,” is also known more commonly as “Caprylic acid,” which is a large percentage of better MCT Oils and can be bought by itself.

I haven't been able to find how to create the molecule used, but I would guess salt or sodium bicarbonate might be helpful.