Medium-chain triglycerides & Virgin Coconut Oil
Coconoil, as a virgin coconut oil, contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCT). There has been much research into the effects of medium-chain triglyceride consumption.
An article published on obesityresearch.org found that medium-chain triglycerides increase energy expenditure and can be considered as agents that can aid in the prevention of obesity or stimulate weight loss.
The American Association for Clinical Nutrition published some research suggesting that medium-chain triglycerides are useful as a measure to prevent weight gain.
An article published on obesityresearch.org found medium-chain triglycerides reduce fat mass and down-regulates expression of adipogenic genes (the genes that control your ability to gain weight)
PDR Health has a full explanation, including chemical diagrams and the relationship to Lauric Acid, of medium chain triglycerides.
