MCT Oil

No one nutrient should be considered a silver bullet. When I see a supplement that promises several health benefits, I get skeptical. MCT oil could be helpful if it is added to a well-balanced and varied diet plan in small doses. Just don’t believe that it will solve everything - Anthony DiMarino RD

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MCT Oil: The Benefits, Risks, and How to Use

With their unique health benefits, it’s not surprising that medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have become a staple of many diets. However, as is the case for many other supplements, the increasing popularity of MCTs has given rise to plenty of confusion and misinformation as well...

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are special fatty acids that do things differently than the other fats. Due to the fact that they require no bile, enzymes, or chylomicrons for digestion and assimilation, they can take a shortcut straight to the liver. Once they reach the liver, they provide the cells with the substrates they need to produce alternative fuel sources like ketones.

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 MCT Oil: The Benefits, Risks, and How to Use

With their unique health benefits, it’s not surprising that medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have become a staple of many diets. However, as is the case for many other supplements, the increasing popularity of MCTs has given rise to plenty of confusion and misinformation as well.

5 claims about coconut oil debunked

There is some evidence MCT oil may help with weight loss, although the dose required and its side effects – at least initially – can include nausea, stomach cramps and diarrhoea. Even so, internet sites that assume the effects of MCT oil also apply to coconut oil are wrong. The two products are not equivalent and you can’t switch the findings of one to the other.

7 Science-Based Benefits of MCT Oil

MCT oil is most commonly extracted from coconut oil, as more than 50% of the fat in coconut oil comes from MCTs. These fats are also found in other foods, such as palm oil and dairy products. Four different types of MCTs exist, of which caprylic and capric acid are most commonly used for MCT oil. In some cases, these specific types have unique benefits.

Which MCT oil should you buy?

The average person’s diet contains primarily long-chain triglycerides, which take a long time for the body to digest. Because of this, many of them wind up stored as fat. Conversely, medium-chain triglycerides can be absorbed into the bloodstream quickly, where they rapidly turn into a source of energy.

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