No, caprylic acid is not the same as capric triglycerides
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Derived from the fatty acids found in coconut and palm oils, caprylic acid and capric/caprylic triglycerides are often confused, but they are fundamentally different compounds. While caprylic acid is a single fatty acid, capric/caprylic triglycerides are a complex ester created from both caprylic and capric acids bonded to a glycerin backbone. This article clarifies the distinction between these two important ingredients.
