MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE)

MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) = ACIDE CAPRIQUE = FRACTIONATED TRIGLYCERIDE OF COCONUT OIL 

CAS Number: 73398-61-5 / 65381-09-1
EC Number: 277-452-2 / 265-724-3

The ability of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) to enhance exercise performance is weak
MCTs are thought to increase energy levels during high-intensity exercise and serve as an alternative energy source, sparing glycogen stores.
Consuming food containing MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) instead of LCTs for 2 weeks allowed recreational athletes to endure longer bouts of high-intensity exercise.
The link between MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and improved exercise performance is weak. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)'s can aid weight loss.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has become a popular supplement among athletes and bodybuilders.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) (MCTs) are fats found in foods like coconut oil. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)  are metabolized differently than the long-chain triglycerides (LCT) found in most other foods.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a supplement that contains a lot of these fats and is claimed to have many health benefits.
Triglyceride is simply the technical term for fat. 
Triglycerides have two main purposes. 
They’re either burned for energy or stored as body fat.

Triglycerides are named after their chemical structure, specifically the length of their fatty acid chains. 
All triglycerides consist of a glycerol molecule and three fatty acids.
The majority of fat in your diet is made up of long-chain fatty acids, which contain 13–21 carbons. 
Short-chain fatty acids have fewer than 6 carbon atoms.
In contrast, the medium-chain fatty acids in MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have 6–12 carbon atoms.

The following are the main medium-chain fatty acids:
C6: caproic acid or hexanoic acid
C8: caprylic acid or octanoic acid
C10: capric acid or decanoic acid
C12: lauric acid or dodecanoic acid

C6, C8, and C10, which are referred to as the “capra fatty acids,” reflect the definition of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) more accurately than C12 (lauric acid).
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) contain fatty acids that have a chain length of 6–12 carbon atoms. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) include caproic acid (C6), caprylic acid (C8), capric acid (C10), and lauric acid (C12).

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are composed of fatty acids that contain between 6 and 12 carbon molecules. 
We commonly consume foods high in long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) that have more than 12 carbon molecules. 
Foods high in LCTs include nuts, seeds, avocados, fish, and meat; however, there are only a handful of foods that are high in MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) (human breast milk, cow’s milk, goat’s milk, coconut oil, palm kernel oil, coconut meat, and dried coconut).

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is made from either coconut oil or palm kernel oil, both of which have high concentrations of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in them. 
A person can purchase 100% MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil. 
There are a few more things to note here.
First, because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is made from coconut oil or palm kernel oil, it is primarily a saturated fat (coconut and palm kernel oils are both primarily saturated fats). 

In addition, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil are not the same thing. Coconut oil is composed of both MCTs and LCTs, whereas pure MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil contains just MCTs.
Like many food supplements, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) were first used in the clinical nutrition arena. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are used for different types of conditions, in which a person cannot properly digest and absorb short or LCTs. 

These include individuals with short bowel syndrome, cystic fibrosis, celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, irritable bowel syndrome, and pancreatitis. 
That is because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are absorbed differently than short-chain triglycerides or LCTs and are transferred directly to the liver to be used for energy. 
Because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are readily used for energy, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric 

Triglyceride) has become prevalent among individuals who would like to lose weight. 
In addition, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) has become popular among athletes.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can certainly have a place in a person’s diet. 
Whether this leads to increased energy expenditure and weight loss still needs to be confirmed in more studies. 

In addition, whether MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can improve exercise performance through mitochondrial biogenesis also needs to be confirmed. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil does not have the most inviting flavor, so if you were to add MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil to your diet, you may want to do so in smoothies or coffee.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are fats that are made in a lab from coconut and palm kernel oils. 

Typical dietary fats are called long-chain triglycerides.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a fat source for people who cannot tolerate other types of fats. 
These fats might also improve weight loss because the body can more easily break them down into molecules called ketone bodies. 
These ketone bodies can be used for energy.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are triglycerides with two or three fatty acids having an aliphatic tail of 6–12 carbon atoms, i.e. medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs). 

Rich food sources for commercial extraction of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) include palm kernel oil and coconut oil.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are found in palm kernel oil and coconut oil and can be separated by fractionation.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also be produced by interesterification.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) powder is MCT oil embedded in starch and thus contains carbohydrates in addition to fats. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is manufactured by spray drying.
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) are naturally occurring fatty acids that can be very easily used by the body for energy.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) work much like a carbohydrate in that they’re a readily available energy source but unlike carbs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also aid in fat loss and lean muscle growth.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a specific fraction of coconut / palm oil fatty acids resulting in only the more stable, and skin loving oil.  
Also known as Fractionated Coconut Oil
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are triglycerides made up of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids with an aliphatic tail of six to 12 carbon atoms. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are found in natural foods, such as coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and raw coconut meat. 
In the body, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are broken down into glycerol and free fatty acids, which are directly absorbed into the blood stream and transported to the target organs to exert a range of biological and metabolic effects.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a type of saturated fat composed of fatty acids with 6–10 carbons in their acyl chain. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are found primarily in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and dairy fat, and they appear to benefit fat loss to a minor extent when consumed in place of other dietary fat.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) contain fatty acids that have a chain length of 6-12 carbon atoms. 
The name refers to the way the carbon atoms are arranged in their chemical structure. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are generally made by processing coconut and palm kernel oils.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is a non-greasy, natural emollient that provides a silky skin feel. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is uniquely processed in the body, making it easier to digest and metabolize.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are more ketogenic than long-chain triglycerides (LCT).
Easily digested, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil provides your body with plenty of readily-available energy

In nutrition, not all fats are created equal. 
Healthier fats are typically considered monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fats.
While MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a manufactured source of saturated fat—usually derived from coconut or palm oils—MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) differs from other fat sources.
Though MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil consists mainly of saturated fats, some people consider it heart-healthy. 

Medium-chain fatty acids like those found in MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), however, contain six to 12 carbon atoms.
Because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are smaller molecules of fat than long-chain, medium-chain triglycerides are more easily absorbed by the liver.
Athletes, especially long-distance runners and cyclists, often prefer to supplement with MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), including them as a significant contribution to calorie intake, especially in the run-up to an event. 

Often these athletes may even prioritize their intake of MCTs over additional carbs, as MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) provide an equally efficient source of energy, but in a more concentrated form.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are not that common in foods, but are found in small amounts in dairy fats like butter (about 8.3g per 100g) and some types of cheese (for example, Cheddar cheese is typically 1.9g per 100g), but the richest sources are coconut oil (about 58.7g per 100g) and palm kernel oil (about 54.2g per 100g).

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are types of fat which have shown to provide benefits to health and performance. 
Triglycerides are the main constituents of fats, and each triglyceride is made up of three fatty acids with a backbone of glycerol. 
The majority of fats found in our food are long-chain triglycerides (LCTs). 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are triglycerides in which the fatty acids in their structure are 6 to 12 carbon atoms in length.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are actually types of saturated fat; therefore they contribute to the saturated fat content of a food as labeled, despite not being treated like other saturated fats in the body. 
As there is an unduly negative perception of saturated fats, a high level of saturates on a food label may give a bad impression of the food even though a significant contribution to the figure is due to the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) level.
As MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are saturated fats, they are not oxidized. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are therefore not atherosclerotic (plaque-forming) like many other fats and are very heat- and light-stable.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are partially man-made fats. 
The name refers to the way the carbon atoms are arranged in their chemical structure. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are generally made by processing coconut and palm kernel oils in the laboratory. 

Usual dietary fats, by comparison, are long-chain triglycerides. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a fat source for patients who cannot tolerate other types of fats. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a dietary supplement often distilled from coconut oil, which is made from the tropical fruit. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) powder is manufactured with MCT oil, dairy proteins, carbohydrates, fillers and sweeteners.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) use for health reasons can be traced back to the 1920s, when doctors introduced the ketogenic diet as a way to manage epilepsy in children. 
The high-fat, low-carb diet essentially helps change how the brain gets the energy to function.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) became more mainstream, though, as the keto diet grew in popularity. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) quickly began popping up in health food stores and online marketplaces.

MCT is an acronym for medium-chain triglycerides. 
Triglycerides are a major form of dietary fat found in the bloodstream. 
They’re made up of three chains of saturated or unsaturated fatty acids that are linked by molecules of glycerol, which is a form of alcohol.
Now, triglycerides do help give your body energy, which is good. 
As the name suggests, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are made up of medium-length chains of dietary fat. 

These chains have from six to 12 carbon molecules. 
Long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) are … well, longer chains of dietary fat that have more than 12 carbon molecules.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have played a role in the food and beverage industry for several years, but their use has skyrocketed in the last decade as more consumers are seeking whole foods and healthy fats for nutrition and weight loss. 
An emphasis on low-carb diets and macronutrients has also driven the growth of medium-chain triglycerides in the food industry. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are metabolized more quickly than other fatty acids to provide energy without being stored as fat. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) also provide many other health benefits that position them as a popular dietary supplement whose use is likely to continue to grow in the future.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are fats that occur naturally in some foods, such as whole foods and dairy products, but MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also manufactured for their value as a healthier dietary fat. 
Triglycerides are a chemical compound that is composed of a glycerol backbone and three fatty acids. 
These fatty acids can have different numbers of carbon atoms attached to them, forming an aliphatic tail which determines the type of triglyceride. 

Long-chain triglycerides (LCTs), which are the most common dietary fat, have 13 to 21 carbons in each aliphatic tail. 
Short-chain triglycerides have fewer than six carbons attached to each fatty acid. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) fall right in the middle with an aliphatic tail of six to 12 carbon atoms on at least two out of three fatty acids.
Compared to LCTs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are easier for the body to metabolize quickly, meaning they are less likely to be stored as fat. 

When LCTs enter the body, they must first be broken down by pancreatic enzymes and then delivered to the lymphatic system before traveling to the liver where they can be converted to energy. 
The body cannot metabolize LCTs as efficiently, and excess LCTs are stored as fat. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , on the other hand, can travel immediately to the liver after they are consumed to be used as instant energy. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also be turned into ketones which can travel from the blood to the brain to serve as an alternative energy source to glucose. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are naturally occurring fatty acids that can be very easily used by the body for energy.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) work much like a carbohydrate in that they’re a readily available energy source but unlike carbs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also aid in fat loss and lean muscle growth.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) contain medium-chain fatty acid esterified to the glycerol backbone. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a type of fat which contain medium chain fatty acids. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) contain between 8 to 12 carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains and are typically saturated. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are usually very limited in western diets with coconut and palm being the only rich sources. 

The predominant form of fat in western diets is long‐chain triglyceride (LCT) which contain at least 14 carbon atoms in their fatty acid chains and can be saturated, polyunsaturated or monounsaturated.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) has many different clinical applications which relate to it being a useful source of energy when LCT needs to be restricted. 

Due to having a shorter chain length, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is digested and transported differently to LCT: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) does not require bile acids/salts to emulsify it; 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is more easily hydrolysed than LCT; 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is absorbed directly into the portal venous circulation. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) does not need to be packaged into chylomicrons and therefore does not use the lymphatic system for transportation unlike LCT.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are fats that are naturally found in coconut and palm kernel oils. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), include caprylic acid and capric acid. 
Rapid conversion. 
With normal use, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is not converted to body fat.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is synthetic oil made from medium chain C8 and C10 fatty acids. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) were introduced into clinical nutrition in the 1950s for the dietary treatment of malabsorption syndromes, because of their rapid absorption and solubility. 
The definition of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) considers these as being composed of C8 and C10 fatty acidcontaining triglycerides. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) comprise a glycerol molecule attached to 3 fatty acid chains ranging between 6 to 12 carbons in length. 
Unlike most other lipid molecules that require a complex process of digestion, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are more easily absorbed into the bloodstream from the gastrointestinal tract. 
These features of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) confer unique benefits in the management of gastrointestinal disorders.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are partially derived fats with 6-10 carbon chain lengths. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) include caproic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid, and lauric acid. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is generally derived from vegetable oils including coconut, palm kernel, rapeseed, sunflower, and soybean. 
Coconut oil is considered to be the primary source of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) extraction. 

Palm kernel oil is favored as raw material after coconut oil, making up nearly 34.0% of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) production.  
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a medical food derived from fatty acids (6 to 12 carbons) and safflower oil, a polyunsaturated fat. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are fats with an unusual chemical structure that allows the body to digest them easily. 

Most fats are broken down in the intestine and remade into a special form that can be transported in the blood. 
But MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are absorbed intact and taken to the liver, where they are used directly for energy. 
In this sense, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are processed very similarly to carbohydrates.
There is no dietary requirement for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 

Coconut oil, palm oil, and butter contain up to 15% MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) (plus a lot of other fats). 
You can also buy MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) as purified supplements.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be eaten as salad oil or used in cooking. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a class of lipids in which three saturated fats are bound to a glycerol backbone. 

What distinguishes MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) from other triglycerides is the fact that each fat molecule is between six and twelve carbons in length. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a component of many foods, with coconut and palm oils being the dietary sources with the highest concentration of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also available as a dietary supplement.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is a type of fatty acid found in food like coconut oil. 
Made up of 6 to 12 carbon atoms, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are metabolized differently from LCT (long chain triglycerides) which are found more commonly in other food. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) goes straight to the liver and are broken down quickly and efficiently into energy.

There are primarily four types of MCT:
*C6: Caproic acid
*C8: Caprylic acid
*C10: Capric acid
*C12: Lauric acid
All four MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be found in coconut oil in varying degrees.

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is synthetic oil, a purified extraction of the coconut oil, making sure it is high in C8 and C10. 
This ensures that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil does not contain any coconut fat. 
This also effectively eliminates C12, which is predominant in coconut oil and does not metabolize as quickly as the other MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride).

USES and APPLICATIONS of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) provides a unique range of medium-chain triglycerides that are used in a variety of applications ranging from flavors and fragrances, nutrition, diet, health supplements, energy drinks, diet control, pharmaceuticals, and personal care. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be used in solutions, liquid suspensions and lipid-based drug delivery systems for emulsions, self-emulsifying drug delivery systems, creams, ointments, gels and foams as well as suppositories. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also suitable for use as solvent and liquid oily lubricant in soft gels. 
-Due to MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)'s ability to be absorbed rapidly by the body, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have found use in the treatment of a variety of malabsorption ailments. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are widely used as carrier oils or solvents for flavours and oral medicines and vitamins.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are used in parenteral nutrition therapy: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) serve as a source of calories and essential fatty acids in conditions associated with malnutrition and malabsorption.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , in combination with other compounds like fish oils, soya oil, and olive oil, is indicated in adult and pediatric patients, including term and preterm neonates, as a source of calories and essential fatty acids for parenteral nutrition when oral or enteral nutrition is not possible, insufficient, or contraindicated.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also available as over-the-counter natural products and health supplements.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is a source of essential fatty acids used as a source of calories in parenteral nutrition.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is used Massage oil, perfume carrier, general carrier oil, light weight moisturizer for all skin types.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a popular supplement for those opting for higher fat diets such as keto.
-People use MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) for involuntary weight loss called cachexia or wasting syndrome. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also used for obesity, seizures, athletic performance, Alzheimer disease, and many other conditions, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these other uses.
-To enhance coffee or smoothies, mix 1 - 2 tablespoons (7g - 14g) of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) powder with water. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) Oil Powder can be mixed with sauces, salad dressings, juices, yogurt, or added to your favorite smoothie.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have many benefits and have also been shown to play a role in reducing weight, decreasing metabolic syndrome, reducing abdominal obesity (stomach fat), and even inflammation. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is a highly versatile suitable for all skin types and a wide variety of products. 
-Typical applications of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) include skin care, lip care, hair care, cosmetics, and massage products.
-Because of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)'s unique digestive and metabolic properties, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are used in a variety of nutritional settings, including use as a readily digestible energy source for the neonate.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) re naturally occurring fatty acids that can be very easily used by the body for energy.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) work much like a carbohydrate in that they’re a readily available energy source but unlike carbs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also aid in fat loss and lean muscle growth.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a popular supplement for those opting for higher fat diets such as keto.
-People use MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) as medicine.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are used along with usual medications for treating food absorption disorders including diarrhea, steatorrhea (fat indigestion), celiac disease, liver disease, and digestion problems due to partial surgical removal of the stomach (gastrectomy) or the intestine (short bowel syndrome).
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also used for “milky urine” (chyluria) and a rare lung condition called chylothorax. 
-Uses of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) include treatment of gallbladder disease, AIDS, cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer's disease, and seizures in children.
-Athletes sometimes use MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) for nutritional support during training, as well as for decreasing body fat and increasing lean muscle mass.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are sometimes used as a source of fat in total parenteral nutrition (TPN). 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also given to prevent muscle breakdown in critically ill patients.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a very efficient and energy-dense nutrient, properties which allow MCTs to have numerous applications in clinical nutrition, sports nutrition and for general good health. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are used as a source of fat in semi-elemental feeds for patients who have digestive issues or problems breaking down the more structurally complicated nutrients that we find in regular diets. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also better tolerated in those diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disorders like Crohn’s and colitis and post gallbladder removal.
-Certain types of seizures in children.
-Preventing muscle breakdown in critically ill patients, when given intravenously (by IV). 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can provide calories in critically ill patients, but don't seem to offer any advantages over normal dietary fats (long chain triglycerides).
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a popular supplement for those opting for higher fat diets such as keto.
-The different clinical applications include liver and gallbladder disease, pancreatic enzyme insufficiency, pancreatitis, chylothorax, intestinal lymphangiectasia and type 1 hyperlipidaemia. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be a useful source of energy when LCT is restricted due to its energy density and how it is absorbed and transported differently.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are for dietary use in people whose bodies cannot digest certain foods properly. 
This includes people who are gluten or lactose intolerant, or who have unintended weight loss or need increased calories for other medical reasons. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also used as carriers and emollients in the formulation of cosmetics. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are frequently found in topical aerosols, foams, creams, ointments and lotions, and are regularly used in flavorings and fragrances because of their bland taste profiles and low natural odor.
-As such, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have historically been used to treat steatorrhea resulting from malabsorptive disorders, such as pancreatic insufficiency, prior gastrectomy and small bowel resection. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have also been investigated for their potential to reduce obesity, cardiovascular disease, and neurological disorders. 
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is used for nutritional and other commercial purposes, they are derived from tropical oils such as coconut and palm kernel oils.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) has been traditionally used as a neutral “placebo” in lipid clinical trials. 
-Preliminary evidence suggests that MCTs are a useful fat substitute for those who have difficulty digesting fat. 
This makes MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) potentially helpful for people with AIDS, who need to find a way to gain weight but cannot digest fat easily.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) might theoretically be helpful for those who have trouble digesting fatty foods because they lack the proper enzymes (pancreatic insufficiency).
-Some evidence suggests that MCT consumption might also enhance the body's natural tendency to burn fat.
On this basis, the supplement has been proposed as a weight loss aid. 
-Athletes often sip carbohydrate-loaded drinks during exercise. MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may provide an alternative. 
Like other fats, they provide more energy per ounce than carbohydrates; but unlike normal fats, this energy can be released rapidly.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are different enough from other fats that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be used as fat substitutes by people (especially those with AIDS) who need calories but are unable to absorb or metabolize normal fats.
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)  have also shown a bit of promise for improving body composition and enhancing athletic performance.
-This dietary approach that recommends you receive 50 percent to 70 percent of your energy from healthy fats, especially MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , grass-fed butter and coconut products.
-The plan’s signature breakfast, “bulletproof coffee,” is basically MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) coffee. 
It’s a mix of coffee, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and butter and promises decreases in hunger levels, the ability to fast easily, better brain function and mental clarity.
Other people call this concoction “keto coffee.”

MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) BENEFITS (WEIGHT LOSS) PLUS HOW TO USE IN RECIPES:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)  a healthy type of saturated fatty acid, has been linked to several important health benefits.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil benefits include improving cognitive function and supporting weight loss/healthy weight management.
Coconut oil is one great source of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) — roughly 62 percent to 65 percent of the fatty acids in coconut oil are MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 
But recently, more concentrated “MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil” has also been growing in popularity.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are believed to be largely missing from the diets of people eating “standard Western” diets, most likely because the public has been led to believe that all forms of saturated fats are potentially harmful. 
For example, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) seem to be supportive of brain and gut health, especially since they have the capability to combat harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

WHAT IS MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL?
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are medium-chain triglycerides, a form of saturated fatty acid. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also sometimes called “MCFAs” for medium-chain fatty acids. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)  oil is a pure source of fatty acids.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) get their name because of the length of their chemical structure. 
All types of fatty acids are made up of strings of connected carbon and hydrogen.

Fats are categorized by how many carbons they have: 
Short-chain fats (like butyric acid) have fewer than six carbons, medium-chain fats have between six to 12 carbons and long-chain fats (like omega-3s) have between 13–21.
Compared to longer-chain fatty acids, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are absorbed more easily since there’s less work for the body to do breaking apart carbon bonds. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are smaller, so they can permeate our cell membranes more easily and don’t require that we use special enzymes in order for our bodies to utilize them.

WHAT DOES MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL DO TO MAKE  IT A TOP SPURCE OF HEALTHY FATS?
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are digested easily and sent directly to your liver, where MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have a thermogenic effect and the ability to positively alter your metabolism.
This is one reason why many people say that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , including coconut oil, are burned by the body for energy, or “fuel,” instead of being stored as body fat.
There are actually a few different forms of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , some that are likely more effective than others. 
The four different kinds of MCTs include:
*caprioc acid (C6)
*caprylic acid (C8)
*capric acid (C10)
*lauric acid (C12)
Generally speaking, the shorter the chain (meaning the lower the number of carbons the acid has), the faster the body can turn the fatty acids into usable energy, in ketone form. 
Ketones are what the body produces when it’s using fat for energy instead of glucose, such as when someone is following the keto diet.
Regardless of the exact kind of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), all are still beneficial for overall health — especially for people who have a difficult time digesting other forms of fats, including anyone with conditions tied to malabsorption problems, digestive disorders like leaky gut syndrome, Crohn’s disease, gallbladder infections and so on.

HEALTH BENEFITS OF MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
Below are some of the benefits of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and why people choose to supplement with MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride).
1. Can Help with Weight Loss/Maintenance (Including on the Keto Diet):
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) seem to have positive effects on energy expenditure, fat-burning and weight reduction.
As part of a healthy diet, there’s some evidence suggesting (mostly from animal studies) that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can help increase satiety and even raise the metabolic rate at which the body functions.

2. Helps Protect Heart Health:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can help prevent the development of metabolic syndrome — a term given to a cluster of conditions including metabolic disorders such as abdominal obesity, dyslipidemia, hypertension and impaired fasting glucose levels.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) seem to be able to help decrease cardiovascular disease and mortality risk in general due to helping lower odds of becoming obese. 
Most likely, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have this positive effect because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are anti-inflammatory, easy to digest, satiating and easily used for energy, as described above.

3. May Improve Energy Levels, Mood and Performance:
Your brain is largely made up of fatty acids, so you need a steady supply from your diet to feel your best, think clearly, perform well at work and stay sharp well into older age.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are believed to be one of the most easily digested, utilized and protective fatty acids that exists. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be especially helpful for those following very low-carb diets, including the ketogenic diet, since studies show they can reduce adverse effects of keto-induction and improve time to ketosis.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can even help improve memory problems, including among those with Alzheimer’s disease. 
It only makes sense that a food that supplies fuel for your brain and also helps you absorb vitamins and minerals better will also make you feel more clear-headed, energetic and positive.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can help support exercise performance during moderate- and high-intensity exercise.

4. Supports Digestion and Nutrient Absorption:
Both MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil are beneficial for balancing bacteria in the gut microbiota, which in turn has positive effects on the digestive symptom, energy expenditure, and the ability to absorb vitamins and minerals from the foods you eat.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can help kill a wide range of pathogenic viruses, strains and bacteria that cause digestive issues, including candida, constipation, diarrhea, food poisoning, stomachaches and so on.

5. Has Antibacterial, Antiviral, Antifungal and Anti-Inflammatory Properties:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have natural antimicrobial properties and may help balance bacteria in the gut.
Here are some bacteria known to be killed by medium-chain fats:
streptococcus (which causes strep throat, pneumonia and sinus infections)
straphylococcus (which causes food poisoning and urinary tract infections)
neisseria (which causes meningitis, gonorrhea and pelvic inflammatory diseases)
some other strains that cause stomach viruses, candida, ulcers and sexually transmitted diseases
Another great thing about MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are capable of reducing “bad bacteria” without harming or removing “good bacteria.” 
That’s important, considering we need the good kind for intestinal health and digestive functioning.
According to some studies, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) offer better protection from infections than longer-chain fatty acids do. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can help control inflammatory responses through modulation of mitochondria activity. 
It’s believed this is due to the production of pro-inflammatory cytokines being down-regulated and anti-inflammatory cytokines being elevated following use of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil.

6. Can Withstand High-Heat Cooking:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oils are particularly good for cooking because they have a high “smoke point,” meaning they don’t oxidize from heat easily. 
This is important, because certain cooking oils are not well-suited for high-temperature cooking (like extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil, for example) and can become rancid oils somewhat easily.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can be used for the most part in baked goods, sautés, stir-fries and grilled foods without oxidizing.

MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) VS. COCONUT OIL:
Is MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil the same as coconut oil? 
Coconut oil provides not only MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) (especially abundant levels of lauric acid), but also antibacterial properties, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and more.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN COCONUT OIL AND MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL?
The main difference between is that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is much more concentrated and contains mostly capric acid and caprylic acid.
Coconut oil is one source of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , but it also contains other types of fatty acids besides MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 
While coconut oil certainly has MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in it, concentrated MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is almost entirely MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 

There are four different kinds of MCTs, which differ depending on the number of carbons there are connected to the fat molecules. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in coconut oil are made up of about 50 percent of one kind (lauric acid) but typically contain the other three in varying amounts.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil, on the other hand, is produced using fatty acids extracted from coconut and palm oil and is usually composed of capric acid, caprylic acid or a blend of both.

Coconut oil is one of the best sources of lauric acid. 
Although about 90 percent of the fats found in coconut oil are saturated, a high percentage is not the very short-chain MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) that have less carbons. (Lauric acid has 12.)
The fatty acids termed MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and lauric acid act somewhat differently in the body, although in the U.S., coconut oil and MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil manufacturers are legally allowed to claim that lauric acid is a type of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride).

Some people say that lauric acid doesn’t biologically act like other forms of shorter MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) (or at least as quickly), which is one reason why MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) advocates believe that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is somewhat superior.
On the other hand, coconut oil does have some well-documented health benefits that concentrated MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oils might lack. 

In order to produce a liquid MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil that does not become solid at colder temps, it might need to be more refined than regular coconut oil.
So while some marketers of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil might claim that their products contain more concentrated and diverse MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) than real coconut oil does, it might be because they’re chemically altered. 
It could even have “filler” oils like omega-6 polyunsaturated fats.
Another factor to consider is that most MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)  oils on the market are manufactured via chemical/solvent refining, which can mean they require using chemicals like hexane and different enzymes and combustion chemicals.

SOURCES OF MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are found in both certain foods and in concentrated supplement form. 
Aside from coconut oil, smaller amounts of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also be found in certain other foods with saturated fats, including:
butter (especially butter from grass-fed cows)
*cheeses
*palm oil
*whole milk
*full-fat yogurt
Here’s more about the different types that are available:
*Organic MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil 
*Un-emulsified” MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil — This type works best in recipes when it’s blended because it helps improve the creamy texture.
*Emulsified MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil — This type mixes much more easily at any temperature. 
Emulsified oil is regarded as the best type to use in coffee if you want a creamy quality and don’t want to blend it first.
*MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil powder — Powders are newer types of products that can be used just like liquid oils. 
They are advertised as a “mess proof,” convenient way to add MCTs to things like smoothies, coffee, baked goods, etc.

WHAT IS THE MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) DIET?
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) stand for medium chain triglycerides, a type of healthy saturated fatty acid.
Scientifically proven benefits of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil include MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)'s ability to help with weight loss or maintenance, heart health protection, improved energy levels and mood, and digestion and nutrient absorption support.
The difference between MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil is that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is more concentrated and contains different proportions of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride).
In addition, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has antibacterial, antiviral and antifungal properties, and it can withstand high-heat cooking.
It’s become popular to use MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil in coffee when following a low-carb diet, such as the ketogenic diet.

There are historically two main types of ketogenic diets used in practice.
-Classical Ketogenic Diet:
Normal dietary fats, which are used predominantly in the classical ketogenic diet, consist of a mixture of mainly long chain triglyceride (LCT) fats with a small amount of short and medium chain triglyceride (MCT) fats.

-Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) Ketogenic Diet
The late Peter R. Huttenlocher MD is credited with creating the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) ketogenic diet in the 1970s. 
It has since been adapted and various versions are used in centers across the United Kingdom and Europe. 
It is used in the United States as well at select centers.
The MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) ketogenic diet uses a fat supplement that consists only of MCT fats (MCT oil). 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) fat can produce ketones more easily than LCT fat, and often does not require carnitine by the body (or as a supplement) to break down these fats into ketones. 
This means that in the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet, less total fat is needed, thus allowing more carbohydrate and protein to be included in the regimen. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may also be more beneficial to the child or adult’s cholesterol and triglycerides than an LCT diet.

There are many ways to ingest MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be taken orally as MCT oil (available in stores and on the Internet without a prescription). 
Coconut oil is one example.
Liquigen is a product made by Nutricia for children on ketogenic diets for epilepsy.
Betaquik is a product made by Vitaflo/Nestle for children on ketogenic diets for epilepsy.

HOW MUCH MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) IS NEEDED IN THE DIET?
The amount of energy given from MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) ranges between treatment centers. 
The original MCT diet described by Dr. Huttenlocher in the 1970s provided 60 percent of its calories from MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 
Modified MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet has 30 percent of the calories obtained from MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil or emulsion and 30 percent from long chain dietary fats. 

WHAT IS THE MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) DIET LIKE?
The MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet is traditionally more flexible than the classical version and a larger variety of food can be included due to the higher carbohydrate and protein allowance.
Most centers use exchange lists to divide up the allocated food groups for the day. 
Parents and caregivers have the flexibility of planning their own meals for the child by choosing foods from the lists in the allocated quantities.
Experience has shown that better ketone levels are reached and tolerance obtained if the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) supplement is divided up evenly across the day between both snacks and meals, i.e., all food must be accompanied by a proportion of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) fat.
Breakfast Ideas
Cereal Breakfast
Weetabix (A whole grain cereal that is not sugar coated)
Liquigen* & double cream (use like milk on the Weetabix)
Liquid sweetener
Cheese or ham on the side (for protein choices)
*Liquigen is a fractionated coconut oil used milk substitute in MCT diets.
Cooked Breakfasts
Bacon and/or egg
Mushrooms/tomatoes
Fried bread
MCT oil and ordinary oil or cream or Liquigen
Cooked breakfast notes:
You can make an omelet by adding some of the liquigen to it.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is great for making fried bread and a very easy way of losing the fat.
You can make an ordinary fried breakfast and give the liquigen as a drink that is sweetened with liquigen sweetener and has some flavoring in it.
*Toast Breakfast:
Cheese on toast with liquigen to drink and some fruit.
Marmite on toast with butter. 
Liquigen and some cream, fruit, liquid sweetener blitzed up to make a fruit smoothie! 
You will probably have to add some cheese or ham to this breakfast for protein.
Sardines on toast – with one of the above fruit smoothies!

MORE MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) TIPS:
Liquigen mixes well with milk drinks, mashed vegetables, soups, casseroles, and desserts.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can be used in baking, salad dressings, soups, and casseroles. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also be used to lightly fry foods, especially foods that absorb oil well like mushrooms, tomato, aubergines, or marrow.
Care needs to be taken as MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has a low smoke point, thus it cannot be heated excessively.
Full vitamin and mineral supplementation is recommended on the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet.

HOW IS THE MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) DIET STARTED AND MONITORED?
The dietary prescription must be calculated by a registered dietitian who has experience in treating people with intractable epilepsy.
As with any ketogenic diet, once it has been started, it should be frequently reviewed as the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may need adjustment depending on tolerance and ketone levels.

WHO MIGHT THE MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) DIET HELP?
In some cases, the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet appears attractive to older children as the portion sizes are bigger and carbohydrates, such as potato, pasta, rice and bread, can be calculated into the diet in small portions.
In some cases, dietitians have found it useful to change a child from the classical version to the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) if the child is becoming persistently resistant to eating the classical food at mealtimes. 
This change is dependent on the child then accepting the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) supplement, which is an integral part of the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet. 
The MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet can also be given in the form of a liquid feed and is thus suitable for gastrostomy tube-fed children. 
Many centers will use extra MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil as a supplement to the classic (LCT) ketogenic diet as well in order to improve efficacy and lipid profiles.

SOME CLEVER WAYS TO GET MORE MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL INTO YOUR DIET INCLUDE:
*Making homemade mayonnaise in a blender (using creamy MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil, an egg yolk, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice and salt)
*Whisking together a salad dressing (using MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil, raw honey, Dijon mustard and your favorite herbs)
*Adding some to smoothies, shakes or yogurt (which stabilizes your blood sugar since it helps slow down the rate that glucose and fructose sugar molecules are absorbed)
*Using MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in homemade baked goods (you can sub out about 1/3 of the coconut oil for *MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil instead)
*MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has benefits for your skin and hair, too. 
*MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be used in homemade teeth-whitening treatments, moisturizer, lip balm, sunscreen, shaving cream, conditioner, facial masks, salt scrubs and essential oil blends.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL AND COCONUT OIL?
Coconut oil is a mixture of saturated, monosaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids. 
The saturated fatty acids are made up of seven fatty acids namely the caproic, caprylic, capric, lauric, myristic, palmitic and stearic acid at various concentrations.
Lauric acid (C12) is the main fatty acid found in the coconut oil, making up 6% of the coconut oil content. 
However, lauric acid could be either termed as a medium chain or long chain triglyceride; although having only 12 carbon atoms, its absorption behavior during digestion is more similar to long chain triglycerides. 
Most of the medium chain triglycerides, on the other hand, are directly absorbed into the portal vein during the digestion.
Hence taking coconut oil cannot be said to be equated to taking MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil. 
In fact, of consuming MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), consuming coconut oil would encompass a large portion of long chain triglycerides which may not be the focus of your targeted diet.
The ultimate difference between MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil lies in the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) make up of each product. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil contains the medium-chain triglycerides in the purest form as compared to other sources.

MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL?
Fatty acids mainly consist of carbon and hydrogen atoms linked up in a chain. 
They come in different lengths that are determined by the number of carbon atoms they contain. 
Short–chain fatty acids have fewer than 6 carbon atoms, while long chain fatty acids have more than 12 carbons. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a type of fatty acid that has between six and 12 carbon atoms. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are found naturally in foods like coconut and palm kernel oils and full-fat dairy products. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) also found in human breast milk. 
In contrast with long-chain triglycerides (LCTs), MCTs have a slightly lower number of calories per gram (8.3 vs. 9.2). 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is derived from processing coconut or palm kernel oils, and it primarily consists of saturated fat. 
A tablespoon of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil contains 14 grams of fat and 115 calories. It is often colorless, odorless, and flavorless and is a liquid at room temperature, so MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be consumed on its own or mixed into foods and beverages. 
However, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has a low smoke point, so MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) should not be used for cooking. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can also be found in powder form that can then be mixed with a liquid to make a beverage, in the same way that protein powders are used to make protein shakes. 

WHAT MAKES MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL UNIQUE?
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is unique in the way that it’s digested, absorbed and used in the body. 
Most fatty acids are digested with the help of bile and enzymes from the pancreas. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are then absorbed from the gastrointestinal tract, making their way into our lymphatic system and then into the bloodstream before finally making it to the liver. 
This process for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), on the other hand, is much more efficient: MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) don’t require bile or pancreatic enzymes to be digested and they are transported directly to the liver. 
Because of differences in the way MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are broken down in the body compared with LCTs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are more likely to be used as an energy source and less likely to be stored as body fat. 

DO MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) HAVE HEALTH BENEFITS?
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oils were first used in the clinical setting for people with gastrointestinal conditions that prevented them from properly digesting and absorbing long-chain fatty acids—including people with celiac disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel disease and cystic fibrosis.  
Because of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)'s ability to serve as an efficient source of energy, they have become popular with athletes and people trying to lose weight. 
A 2015 systematic review and meta-analysis of 13 randomized controlled trials in healthy adults showed that when compared with LCTs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) reduced body weight, waist and hip circumference, total body fat, total subcutaneous fat and visceral fat. 
However, although the differences were statistically significant, they were relatively small: 
For example, people consuming MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) lost an average of one more pound (compared with those consuming LCTs). 
The health effects of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil on cardiovascular disease, diabetes and neurological conditions like Alzheimer’s disease have been studied, but there is no conclusive evidence of a benefit for any of these conditions.  
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has proven benefits for people with gastrointestinal conditions that impair fat absorption. 
Beyond this, however, evidence of any health benefit of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is extremely modest (in the case of weight loss) or extremely weak or nonexistent (in most other health conditions). 
Therefore, use of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil by most healthy adults is unlikely to have significant health benefits. 

MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) VS COCONUT OIL: WHAT TO KNOW:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil are two oils that have a variety of uses. 
Although similar, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil both have their own benefits and health risks.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a concentration of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) from one of several sources, while coconut oil comes from coconuts and contains a good source of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil may be more beneficial for boosting weight loss and providing energy, while coconut oil is useful for cooking and beauty applications.

What is the difference?
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a dietary supplement made up of 100% MCTs. 
The fats that make up MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil are present in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and dairy products. 
Manufacturers produce MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil by refining coconut or palm oil to create pure concentrated MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are a form of saturated fat. 
However, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have a shorter chain of carbon atoms than some other saturated fats. 
Due to their shorter length, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are rapidly digestedTrusted Source and transported directly to the liver for use as energy.
Additionally, the body can convert MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) into ketones, which are substances created by the liver when it breaks down a lot of fat. 
The body can use ketones as a source of energy for the brain in place of sugar or glucose.
There are four types of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), each with a different number of carbon atoms:
*caproic acid, which has 6 carbon atoms
*caprylic acid, which has 8 carbon atoms
*capric acid, which has 10 carbon atoms
*lauric acid, which has 12 carbon atoms
Although it is an MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , lauric acid behaves like a long-chain triglyceride (LCT) in terms of digestion. 
LCTs are saturated fats that have more than 12 carbon atoms. 
This means that the body digests lauric acid in same way as other saturated fats.
Coconut oil comes from the dried flesh of the coconut. 
Coconut oil contains roughly 90% saturated fat. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) accounts for about 50% of the saturated fats in coconut oil. Of the remaining fats in coconut oil, 9% are unsaturated fats.
The main MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in coconut oil is lauric acid, which makes up around 50% of the oil’s MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride).

Comparisons:
As coconut oil has a high amount of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), it has some similar properties to MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil.
People can use both MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil to follow a ketogenic diet. 
Ketogenic diets are high in fats and low in carbohydrates. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil are both high in fat and contain no carbohydrates. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil may help a person feel full for longer.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil had a much greater effect on feelings of fullness in people studied compared to coconut oil. 
These results indicate that it is the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in the coconut oil that helps a person feel fuller.

Benefits of both:
The potential benefits of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil may include:
*Lowers ‘bad’ cholesterol:
In 2018 researchers found that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) reduced LDL cholesterol levelsTrusted Source while improving “good” high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels.
*Improves brain function and memory:
A person gets most of their brain’s energy from glucose. 
However, according to the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation, the brains of people who have Alzheimer’s cannot use glucose as effectively anymore.
Research from 2016 found that the brains of people with Alzheimer’s were able to use ketones at the same level as people without Alzheimer’s. 
Ketones, therefore, can provide an alternative energy source for the brains of people with Alzheimer’s.
However, the Alzheimer’s Drug Discovery Foundation notes that there is no research to state that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) aid long-term brain health.
*Weight loss:
A study from 2014 discovered that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil increased the level of hormones responsible for feelings of fullness in males who had obesity. 
This feeling of decreased appetite led to participants in the study eating less food.
Another study from 2015 found that replacing LCTs with MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in a person’s diet could possibly lead to modest weight reductions. 

Considerations of both:
Although both MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and coconut oil have their benefits, they are still very high in saturated fats.
Saturated fat can increase a person’s levels of “bad” low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol if eaten in amounts that are too high. 
Research from 2020 found that coconut oil consumption resulted in higher levels of LDL cholesterol in people when compared to other vegetable oils.
Additionally, certain studies into the benefits of coconut oil may use 100% MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) coconut oil, when most coconut oils contain 13⁠–⁠14% MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride). 
This means a person would have to eat far more than the recommended amount of coconut oil to gain these benefits.

Uses:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is available as a liquid, or in capsule form. 
People can add liquid MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil to many foods and drinks, including coffee, tea, smoothies, or soups.
Coconut oil is available in liquid, solid, or capsule form. 
People can use coconut oil to cook food, or as an ingredient in certain recipes. 
People can also use coconut oil on their hair or skin as a treatment.
Some people may also use coconut oil for oil pulling, which might help to improve oral health.

Summary:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil are oils that are high in saturated fats. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a concentration of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), while coconut oil comes from coconuts and naturally is a good source of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride).
Coconut oil and MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil have similar properties, although both have their own benefits and risks. 
It is important that a person not consume too much MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil or coconut oil, as they are both high in fats.
People can use both MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil in a variety of ways. 
Research suggests that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oils may be better for aiding weight loss, while people can use coconut oil for beauty applications.

WHAT FOODS CONTAIN  MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are found primarily in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, coconut products, and dairy products. 
Palm kernel oil, coconut oil and other coconut products contain higher concentrations of lauric acid and lower concentrations of caprylic and capric acid.
In coconut oil, about half of the fatty acids are lauric acid. Dairy products, on the other hand, contain primarily caprylic and capric acid and have lower concentrations of lauric acid. 
However, palm and coconut oil still contain more MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) than dairy products. 
This is why they are the primary source for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil even though they contain a lower concentration of the caprylic and capric acid used for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil. 
Below are some foods that are rich in MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride):
-Coconut oil: 
As the primary source for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil, more than 60 percent of the fatty acids in coconut oil are MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) . 
While coconut oil contains a higher concentration of lauric acid, it still has the highest percentage of caprylic and capric acid making up 13 percent of its fatty acids.
-Palm kernel oil: 
Another rich source of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), the fatty acids in palm kernel oil are over 50 percent MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) with about 7 percent being caprylic and capric acid.
-Coconut meat and cream: 
Coconut meat and cream also rank high as MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)-rich whole foods and contain a good percentage of caprylic and capric acid, at eight and four percent respectively.
-Dairy products: 
Butter, goat cheese and feta cheese are all great natural sources of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , with percentages ranging from four to eight percent of their fatty acids. 
Other cheeses, creams and milk contain MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) as well but in smaller proportions.
While whole foods are a great way to naturally introduce more MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) into your diet, they still contain a relatively low percentage of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) compared to MCT oil. 
Whole foods with MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) also contain lauric acid and LCTs that some consumers seek to avoid and which can slow down the rapid metabolizing of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) for energy. 
Supplementing with MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can allow consumers to avoid lauric acid and other fatty acids while reaping the benefits of caprylic and capric acids. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil contains 100 percent caprylic and capric acid, meaning consumers do not need to ingest as high of a quantity to receive the same benefits as they would with coconut oil, palm kernel oil or other whole food medium-chain triglyceride sources.

HOW MANUFACTURERS AND CONSUMERS USE  MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is quickly growing in popularity as a dietary supplement, and many consumers and manufacturers are using MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil as a food additive for health foods and beverages. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)'s  ability to boost energy and performance makes MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil a popular additive for energy bars, drinks and powdered protein shakes.
Because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is colorless and tasteless, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can be consumed plain or added to a wide variety of products without altering their flavor. 
Many consumers incorporate MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil into homemade recipes as well for additional health benefits. 
Below are some popular ways to consume MCT oil:
-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) coffee: 
Blending coconut oil or MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil into coffee is one of the most popular uses for MCT oil. 
This MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)-charged coffee provides a boost of energy and helps stimulate the brain at the start of the day.
-Smoothies: 
Adding MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil to post or pre-workout shakes or smoothies provides more energy for exercising and helps aid in recovery after high-intensity workouts.
-Salad dressings or marinades: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can add smoothness to salad dressing or marinade, without altering the flavor.
-Sauces: 
Because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has a very low smoke point, it can only be used for cooking at low temperatures. 
This makes it a perfect addition to sauces that can simmer without reducing the effectiveness of the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride).
-Homemade energy bars: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can be used to make delicious and healthy energy balls or bars when blended with dried fruit, nut butter, coconut or cacao powder.

MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OILS IN BEAUTY PRODUCTS:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a relatively new player in the beauty and personal care sectors but is poised to become a valuable addition. 
Following the popularity of coconut oil in skin care, moisturizers and other beauty products, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can offer many of the same benefits. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is great for adding moisture to the skin or lips and can be incorporated in lotions, moisturizers or creams. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is lightweight and does not leave skin feeling oily or greasy when used as a moisturizer.
Beauty products with MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil are perfect for those with sensitive skin because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is colorless, odorless and not harsh on the skin. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is also effective in massage oils as it does not clog pores. 
The beauty and personal care industries provide a lot of opportunities to use the health benefits of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and MCT oil, and MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)  use is likely to continue to expand in these industries.

DIETARY DIFFERENCE BETWEEN  MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) AND LCT:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and LCTs are digested a bit differently. 
As MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are smaller, they’re transported directly to your liver through your circulatory system. 
While in your liver, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are converted into usable energy.
The digestion of LCTs requires an additional step through your lymphatic system, as they’re so big. 
If these triglycerides aren’t used quickly as energy, DiMarino says they’ll be stored as fat. 
In small doses, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) products should be safe unless you have a heart or liver condition. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil would be safe in small doses for most generally healthy individuals.

SOURCES OF  MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be found in: 
Butter. 
Cheese. 
Coconut meat and oil.
Cow’s milk. 
Goat’s milk. 
Palm kernel oil.  
Yogurt. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are even present in breast milk.  
There are two main ways to increase your intake of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) — through whole food sources or supplements like MCT oil.
-Food sources:
The following foods are the richest sources of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), including lauric acid, and listed along with their percentage composition of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) :
coconut oil: 55%
palm kernel oil: 54%
whole milk: 9%
butter: 8%

Although the sources above are rich in MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , their composition of them varies. 
For example, coconut oil contains all four types of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) , plus a small amount of LCTs.
However, its MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) consist of greater amounts of lauric acid (C12) and smaller amounts of the capra fatty acids (C6, C8, and C10). 
In fact, coconut oil is about 42% lauric acid, making it one of the best natural sources of this fatty acid.
Compared with coconut oil, dairy sources tend to have a higher proportion of capra fatty acids and a lower proportion of lauric acid.
In milk, capra fatty acids make up 4–12% of all fatty acids, and lauric acid (C12) makes up 2–5% .

-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a highly concentrated source of medium-chain triglycerides.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is man-made via a process called fractionation. 
This involves extracting and isolating the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) from coconut or palm kernel oil.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oils generally contain either 100% caprylic acid (C8), 100% capric acid (C10), or a combination of the two.
Caproic acid (C6) is not normally included due to its unpleasant taste and smell. 
Meanwhile, lauric acid (C12) is often missing or present in only small amounts.
Given that lauric acid is the main component in coconut oil, be careful of manufacturers who market MCT oils as “liquid coconut oil,” which is misleading.
Many people debate whether lauric acid reduces or enhances the quality of MCT oils.

Food sources of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) include coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and dairy products. 
Yet, their MCT compositions vary. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil boasts large concentrations of certain MCTs. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) often contains C8, C10, or a mix of the two.
One of the good things about MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is that it has virtually no taste or smell. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be consumed straight from the jar or mixed into food or drinks.
Coconut and palm kernel oils are rich sources of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), but MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil supplements contain much larger amounts.

POTENTIAL HEALTH BENEFITS OF  MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL: 
The use of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil has been associated with several other health benefits.
-Cholesterol
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have been linked to lower cholesterol levels in both animal and human studies.
Consuming coconut oil along with a low-calorie diet reduced LDL (bad) cholesterol and increased HDL (good) cholesterol, compared with women consuming soybean oil.
Improvements in cholesterol and antioxidant levels may lead to a reduced risk of heart disease in the long term.
Diets high in MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) -rich foods like coconut oil may support healthy cholesterol levels. 

-Diabetes
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may also help lower blood sugar levels. 
In one study, diets rich in MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) increased insulin sensitivity in adults with type 2 diabetes.
However, evidence supporting the use of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) to help manage diabetes is limited and outdated. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may help lower blood sugar levels by reducing insulin resistance. 

-Brain function
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) produce ketones, which act as an alternative energy source for the brain and can thus improve brain function in people following ketogenic diets.
Recently, there has been more interest in the use of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) to help treat or prevent brain disorders like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.
One major study found that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) improved learning, memory, and brain processing in people with mild to moderate Alzheimer’s disease. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may improve brain function in people with Alzheimer’s disease who have a particular genetic makeup. 

-Other medical conditions
Because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are an easily absorbed and digested energy source, they’ve been used for years to treat malnutrition and disorders that hinder nutrient absorption.
Conditions that benefit from medium-chain triglyceride supplements include:
*diarrhea
*steatorrhea (fat indigestion)
*liver disease
Patients undergoing bowel or stomach surgery may also benefit.
Evidence also supports the use of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in ketogenic diets treating epilepsy.
The use of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) allows children who have seizures to eat larger portions and tolerate more calories and carbs than classic ketogenic diets allow.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) help treat a number of conditions, including malnutrition, malabsorption disorders, and epilepsy.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have many potential health benefits.
While MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) is not a ticket to dramatic weight loss, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may provide a modest benefit. 
The same can be said for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)'s role in endurance exercise.
For these reasons, adding MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil to your diet may be worth a try.

MCT oil could potentially aid weight loss.
Although research has turned up mixed results, there are several ways in which MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may aid weight loss, including:
-Lower energy density. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) provide around 10% fewer calories than LCTs, or 8.4 calories per gram for MCTs versus 9.2 calories per gram for LCTs. 
However, note that most cooking oils contain both MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and LCTs, which may negate any calorie difference.
-Increase fullness. 
One study found that compared with LCTs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) resulted in greater increases in peptide YY and leptin, two hormones that help reduce appetite and increase feelings of fullness (13Trusted Source).
-Fat storage. 
Given that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are absorbed and digested more rapidly than LCTs, they’re used as energy first rather than stored as body fat. 
However, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also be stored as body fat if excess amounts are consumed .
-Burn calories. 
Several older animal and human studies show that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) (mainly C8 and C10) may increase the body’s ability to burn fat and calories.
-Greater fat loss. 
One study found that an MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)-rich diet caused greater fat burning and fat loss than a diet higher in LCTs. 
However, these effects may disappear after 2–3 weeks once the body has adapted (16Trusted Source).
Furthermore, while some studies have found that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) could aid weight loss, other studies have found no effects.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may aid weight loss by reducing calorie intake and fat storage and increasing fullness, calorie burning, and ketone levels on low-carb diets. 
Still, a high-MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) diet’s weight loss effects are generally quite modest.

PHARMACODYNAMICS OF  MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) contained in injectable lipid emulsions serve as a source of calories and essential fatty acids, which are important substrate for energy production.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) exert several metabolic effects: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) were shown to reduce weight, metabolic syndrome, abdominal obesity, and inflammation. 
It is proposed that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) induces weight loss through increasing energy expenditure and fat oxidation, and altering body composition. 
However, it is unknown whether the effects of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) on energy expenditure and body weight are long-lasting and sustainable.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also play a role in food intake and satiety, as some studies showed that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) consumption led to reduced food intake.
While MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) was shown to reduce energy intake, it was not shown to affect appetite.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may facilitate the absorption of calcium.

ACTION MECHANISM OF MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are broken down into glycerol and medium-chain fatty acids, which are directly absorbed into the blood stream and transported to the target organs, where they undergo β-oxidation to form acetyl-CoA. 
The β-oxidation is the most common mechanism of action for energy production derived from fatty acid metabolism.
Because medium-chain fatty acids are rapidly oxidized, it leads to greater energy expenditure.
Fatty acids are important substrates for energy production and also play a critical role in membrane structure and function. 
Additionally, fatty acids act as precursors for bioactive molecules (such as prostaglandins) and as regulators of gene expression.
Fatty acids may mediate their effects on energy expenditure, food consumption, and fat deposition by upregulating the expression and protein levels of genes involved in mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism via activating Akt and AMPK signaling pathways and inhibiting the TGF-β signaling pathway.
It is proposed that the promotion of weight loss by MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may be due to sympathetic activation of brown fat thermogenesis.

TYPES OF MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
Caproic acid (C6) is an oily liquid at room temperature (5) and boosts the production of blood ketones. 
It’s found in animal fats and several plants. 
It is slightly soluble in water and has an unpleasant odor. 
Caprylic Acid (C8) has been shown to increase energy, boost ketone production, and facilitate weight loss. 
It possesses cancer-fighting and antimicrobial action.
Capric Acid (C10) has many of the same properties as caprylic acid (C8) (e.g., boosts ketones, is antimicrobial, and can help reduce body fat , but generally takes a bit longer for the body to process into ketones. 
Lauric Acid (C12) is a major component of coconut oil. 
Like C8 and C10, lauric acid also possesses antimicrobial action. 
But because it’s a bigger molecule (more carbon atoms connected together, it takes even longer to break down and therefore isn’t optimal for ketone production.

There are a few types of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) consisting of different numbers of carbon atoms:
C6: caproic acid
C8: caprylic acid
C10: capric acid
C12: lauric acid
The number of carbon atoms in a triglyceride determines how the body processes them for energy. 
In general, the longer the chain, the harder for the body to process into ATP—[which is] the energy currency of the cells in our bodies. 
Since MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are shorter, they are the preferred energy sources when using fat for energy.

There are four main fatty acids that make up MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) – known as medium-chain fatty acids (MCFAs) – and the number denotes their chain length:
C6:0 Caproic acid
C8:0 Caprylic acid
C10:0 Capric acid
C12:0 Lauric acid
Lauric acid is an interesting fatty acid in part because some information sources dispute it as an MCFA. 
However, because of the significant difference in its properties relative to longer-chain fatty acids, it fits better classed as an MCFA, in particular because nearly half of it is absorbed in the same way as other MCTs; also the mitochondrial metabolism of lauric acid doesn't rely on the carnitine-shuttle process as is the case with long-chain fatty acids (LCFAs).

There are a few main types of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) that are defined by the length of their aliphatic tail:
-Caproic acid or hexanoic acid (C6): 
As the shortest MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) with six carbons in its aliphatic tail, caproic acid metabolizes very quickly. 
Because it can have an unpleasant taste or smell, caproic acid is typically removed during the manufacturing of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil.
-Caprylic acid or octanoic acid (C8): 
Because of its anti-microbial properties, caprylic acid is effective for maintaining a healthy gut. 
Caprylic acid is the second most efficient MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) after caproic acid but does not have an offensive taste or smell. 
For this reason, caprylic acid is often the primary MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) used in MCT oil.
-Capric acid or decanoic acid (C10): 
While capric acid metabolizes a bit slower than caprylic acid, it still turns into ketones very quickly in the liver. 
Capric is the other most common MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) used for MCT oil.
-Lauric acid or dodecanoic acid (C12): 
Lauric acid makes up most of the MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in coconut oil, however, it is often removed from MCT oil. 
Compared to other MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride), lauric acid is the slowest to metabolize but still provides anti-microbial properties and other health benefits.

WHAT ARE THE SOURCES OF MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE) OIL:
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is most often made from coconut or palm kernel oil, and is produced by extracting pure MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) from the whole food. 
Coconut oil is the primary source for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil, but palm kernel oil is also very common, making up nearly 34 percent of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil production. 
Consumers sometimes confuse MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil and coconut oil as being the same product, but coconut oil contains all four types of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) as well as other fats. 

MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil, on the other hand, contains only specific MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) and no other kinds of fats.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is produced in a process called fractionation that extracts the caprylic and capric acid from the other fats in the coconut or palm oil. 
Once these MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are isolated, a chemical process called lipase esterification is used to produce triglycerides using the enzyme lipase. 
Next, the lipase is filtered out, and the oil goes through deacidification, bleaching and deodorizing. 
After a quality analysis, the final product of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is ready for consumption. 
Despite being produced in a lab, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil contains entirely natural fats.

Most MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil contains caprylic acid (C8), capric acid (C10) or a combination of both. 
Typically the proportion of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) in MCT oil is 50 to 80 percent caprylic acid and 20 to 50 percent capric acid. 
Caproic acid (C6) is often removed from MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil because it can have an unpleasant taste and smell. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil typically does not contain lauric acid (C12) either because its benefits are debated. 
Because lauric acid contains 12 carbons, it is on the cusp of being a long-chain triglyceride. 
Some argue that lauric acid may act the same as an LCT in the body and be more difficult to absorb and process. 
Caprylic and capric acid are valuable for MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil because they can be more rapidly absorbed and processed in the body than other fatty acids.

BENEFITS OF  MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have gained popularity as a health food and dietary supplement because of the numerous benefits they offer. 
In addition to providing quick and efficient energy, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can aid in weight loss, improve brain functioning and provide treatment for digestive diseases.
Here are a few of the main health benefits of MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride):
-Maintains healthy weight loss and management: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have a variety of properties that aid in weight loss and management. 
Compared to LCTs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) have fewer calories but can better increase the feeling of fullness and reduce appetite. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also burned more rapidly by the body and are less likely to be stored as fat. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may even increase the body’s ability to burn fat, to reduce accumulation of body fat and help prevent obesity. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can be particularly beneficial for those on a ketogenic diet, as they produce ketones that allow a person to consume more carbs while maintaining a state of ketosis.
-Increases exercise performance: 
Because MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can increase energy levels and burn fat, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can boost exercise performance for athletes and bodybuilders. 
Consuming MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil before exercise can lead to better workouts. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also increase lean muscle mass while decreasing body fat.
-Improves gut health and digestion: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) improve gut health by killing harmful bacteria without impacting good bacteria in the gut. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can prevent diarrhea and fat indigestion. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) can also aid in restoring proper digestive functions for those who have experienced a gastrectomy.
-Improves cognitive health: 
Consuming MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may lead to better focus and more clear thinking. 
Because the brain is composed of fatty acids, improved gut health has a positive impact on brain functioning. 
The ketones produced by MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are also able to fuel the central nervous system better than LCTs because they can pass through the blood-brain barrier. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may also be able to slow the effects of dementia in those with Alzheimer’s disease by providing ketones to the brain.
-Lowers risk of diabetes: 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) may be beneficial for those who have diabetes as they can lower blood sugar levels and increase insulin sensitivity. 
Better insulin sensitivity is also an important factor in the prevention of diabetes in those who are at high risk. 
Consuming MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride)  can also help reduce body weight which is another risk factor for diabetes.
-May support healthy digestion
-Supporting healthy energy & endurance levels
-Providing you with an immediate energy source
-Supporting the body's ability to heal & repair tissue
-Supporting healthy thyroid gland function
-Supports healthy secretion & utilization of blood glucose
-Relieving stress on the pancreas & enzyme systems of the body
-Reducing problems associated with malabsorption syndrome & cystic fibrosis
-May support the development of strong bones & teeth
-Helping protect against osteoporosis
-May support a healthy gallbladder disease
-Supports bowel health
-May support a healthy inflammation response
-May support a healthy immune system response
-May support healthy lipid levels
-Helping prevent periodontal disease & tooth decay
-Functioning as a protective antioxidant
-May support a healthy aging response
-Improving the utilization of essential fatty acids & protects them from oxidation
-May support a healthy liver
-Lower in calories than all other fats
-May support skin health
-Supporting the natural chemical balance of the skin
-Providing protection from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation from the sun
-Helping control dandruff
-No harmful or discomforting side effects
-Completely non-toxic to humans 
-Weight loss 
Feeling full is a good way to stop the snacking and extra eating that can lead to extra pounds — and MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil may be able to help in that regard.
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil may promote the release of hormones that signal your belly is at capacity, which can reduce appetite. 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil could promote a small amount of weight loss.
-A quick energy boost 
As an easily digested form of fat, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil can provide a quick burst of energy after being consumed. 
-Improved athletic performance 
MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) oil is a proven performance enhancer.

DIGESTION, ABSORPTION AND METABOLISM OF MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
As well as being structurally different from LCTs, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are absorbed and metabolized in a different way and are treated more like an energy-dense carbohydrate source than a fat. 
Indeed, they are slightly less energy-dense than LCTs in that MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) provide approximately 8.3 kcal per gram compared to 9.0 kcal per gram.
After digestion, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are absorbed differently to other fats in that they passively cross the small intestine wall. 
LCTs, on the other hand, are absorbed into the lymphatic system. 
Also, MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) do not require bile salts for digestion, so humans find MCTs easier to digest and metabolize. 
The rate at which MCT-Medium Chain Triglyceride (Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride) are absorbed is similar to that of glucose and faster than that of LCTs.

PHYSICAL and CHEMICAL PROPERTIES of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
Appearance: Clear, colourless to very pale yellow liquid.
Odor: Characteristic odor.
Melting Point/Freezing Point: 0 - 10°C.
Flash point: 250°C
Vapor pressure: <0,001 hPa @ 20°C.
Relative density: 0.93 - 0.96 @ 20°C.
Solubility (ies): Soluble in oil. Insoluble in water.
Refractive index: 1.440 -1.452 @ 20°C.
Physical state: Liquid
Appearance: Clear

Color: Colorless to Yellow
Odor: No information available
Odor threshold: No information available 
pH: no data available 
Melting point / freezing point: -5 °C / 23 °F 
Boiling point / boiling range: 150 °C / 302 °F 
Flash point: 260 °C / 500 °F 
Evaporation rate: no data available 
Flammability (solid, gas): no data available 
Upper flammability or explosive limits: No data available
Lower flammability or explosive limits: No data available

Vapor pressure: No data available 
Vapor density: no data available 
Relative density: 0.95 
Water solubility Insoluble in water
Solubility(ies): Soluble in Oils,
Soluble in most organic solvents
Partition coefficient: No data available 
Autoignition temperature: no data available 
Decomposition temperature: no data available

Kinematic viscosity: no data available 
Dynamic viscosity: No data available
Explosive properties: No information available
Oxidizing properties: No information available
Softening point: No information available
Molecular weight: No information available
VOC Content (%): No information available
Liquid Density: No information available
Bulk density: No information available 

FIRST AID MEASURES of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
-Eye contact:
Immediately flush eyes with plenty of cool water for at least 15 minutes. 
-Skin contact:
Remove contaminated clothing. 
Wash area with soap and water. 
-Symptoms: No information available.
-Indication of any immediate medical attention and special treatment needed:
Note to physicians: Treat symptomatically. 

ACCIDENTAL RELEASE MEASURES of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
-Personal precautions, protective equipment and emergency procedures:
Equip clean crew with proper protection. 
-Environmental precautions:
Prevent entry to sewers and public waters. 
-Methods and materials for containment and cleaning up:
Clean up any spills as soon as possible, using an absorbent material to collect it. 
Use suitable disposal containers

FIRE FIGHTING MEASURES of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
-Suitable extinguishing media:
Foam. 
Dry Powder. 
Carbon dioxide.

EXPOSURE CONTROLS/PERSONAL PROTECTION of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
-Appropriate engineering controls:
*Engineering controls:
Showers
Eyewash stations
Ventilation systems.
-Individual protection measures, such as personal protective equipment:
*Eye/face protection: No special protective equipment required.
*Skin and body protection: No special protective equipment required.
*Respiratory protection: No protective equipment is needed under normal use conditions. 
*General hygiene considerations: Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety practice

HANDLING and STORAGE of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
-Precautions for safe handling:
No smoking. 
Handle in accordance with good industrial hygiene and safety procedures.
-Conditions for safe storage, including any incompatibilities:
Keep container closed when not in use.

STABILITY and REACTIVITY of MCT–MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDE (CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE):
-Reactivity:
This material presents no significant reactivity hazard.
-Chemical stability:
Chemically stable.
-Possibility of hazardous reactions:
Hazardous polymerization will not occur.

SYNONYMS:
Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Coconut oil, fractioned
Fractionated coconut oil
Fractionated triglyceride of coconut oil
Medium chain triglyceride
Medium-chain glycerides
1,2,3-Propanetriol Trioctanoate
AC-1202
Acide Caprique
Acide Laurique
Capric Acid
Caproic Acid
Caprylic Acid
Caprylic Triglycerides
Lauric Acid
MCT
MCT's
MCTs
Medium-Chain Triacylglycerols
Medium-Chain Triglycerides
TCM
Tricaprylin
Trioctanoin