Coconut oil contains around 40 to 50% of the medium chain fatty acid Lauric Acid, and may require many spoonfuls to achieve one dose. Some people find this unpleasant or inconvenient. Natural Cure Labs monolaurin (when encapsulated) has no taste and is highly portable and can be taken “on the go” with a variety of foods and beverages. Natural Cure Labs monolaurin is vegetarian and delivers all the benefit of lauric acid without the need to take so much oil.