In addition, caprylic acid has anti fungal and antibacterial properties. This medium-chain acid is used in cases of Candida albicans infection. This fungus is responsible for chronic candidiasis, but also for vaginal mycosis. Due to its small size, caprylic acid integrates into the wall of Candida albicans, leading to the rupture of its cell membrane and the death of the pathogenic fungus.

Caprylic acid is naturally present in breast milk, but also in coconut.