Supercharge Energy and Health: The MCT Oil Ultimate Benefits

MCT oil, also known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), is gaining popularity in the health and wellness community. Derived from coconut and palm oils, MCT oil is a key component of the ketogenic (keto) diet, which emphasizes high fat intake while limiting carbohydrates. In this article, we’ll delve into the primary benefits of MCT oil and its relevance to low-carb diets like keto.

Benefits of MCT oil

MCT oil lowers levels of fasting blood glucose naturally by;

Reducing blood sugar fluctuations by 45% while eating, but not while fasting [1]
Increasing glucose metabolism by 30%, nearly as much as anti-diabetic drugs [2, 3]
MCT could be used as prophylactic therapy for such patients with the goal of preserving brain function during hypoglycemic episodes, such as when driving or sleeping, without producing hyperglycemia. (4).

Efficient source of energy & reduces fatigue for low carb eaters.

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT oil) is the type of fat that are thought to be more easily converted to ketones (the source of “fuel” the body runs off of while in ketosis) as efficient source of energy since the body has less work in breaking them.

Reduces yeast and bacterial growth Reduces yeast and bacterial growth

MCTs have been shown to have antimicrobial and antifungal effects (6, 7, 8).

Shown in an older in-vitro study to reduce the growth of Candida albicans by 25%. This is a common yeast that can cause thrush and various skin infections (9).
Coconut oil reduced the growth of a disease-causing bacteria called Clostridium difficile (10).
Coconut oil reduces yeast and bacterial growth may be due to the caprylic, capric, and lauric acid in MCTs (11).
Shown to suppress the growth of a widespread infectious fungus in hospitals by up to 50% (12).

Research on MCTs and immune support has been conducted via in-vitro or animal studies. More high-quality human studies are needed before stronger conclusions can be made.

Improves cholesterol profile

Studies show that MCT increased HDL (the “good cholesterol”) by 0.11 mmol/L (a rise in HDL of only 0.025 reduces the associated risk of cardiovascular disease by 2-3%) [13]

Who should use MCT Oil?

Those who are on ketogenic diet or Intermittent Fasting – Because ketones keep your energy up and hunger in check, using MCT oil to boost ketone levels is a smart way to make intermittent fasting on keto really easy.
As a dietary supplement for people who struggle to break down and absorb dietary fat [14]. This could provide needed calories to people with impaired fat digestion without increasing the amount of fat in the stool [15, 16].
Alzheimer’s patients in an effort to improve their cognitive functioning [17]
Crohn’s patients who need an easier-to-digest source of fat calories [18]
Epileptic children and adolescents following therapeutic ketogenic diets [19]
Type 1 [20] or type 2 [21] diabetic patients
More mainstream consumers of MCT oil use it to try to improve cognition [22] and increase energy, metabolism, satiety, and weight loss [23, 24, 25, 26].

MCT Composition of Coconut Oil and Palm Kernel Oil

MCTs are abundant in both palm and coconut oil. Both oils contain over 50% MCTs in their DNA, with coconut oil having over 80% MCTs and palm oil containing an average of over 50% MCTs.

MCT Oil Origin:
- MCT oil is derived from coconut oil or palm kernel oil by extracting pure medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) from the whole fruit.
- Both sources contain medium-chain fatty acids, primarily Lauric Acid (C12), Caprylic Acid (C8), and Capric Acid (C10).
Coconut Oil Composition:
- Over 50% Lauric Acid (C12)
- 12-15% combined Caprylic (C8) and Capric Acid (C10)
Palm Kernel Oil Composition:
- 48-50% Lauric Acid (C12)
- 17% Myristic Acid (C14)
- 18% Oleic Acid (C18)
- Small traces (7%) of Caprylic (C8) and Capric Acid (C10)
Typical MCT Oil Composition:
- Nearly 60% Caprylic Acid (C8)
- Nearly 40% Capric Acid (C10)
- About 2% Lauric Acid (C12)

Comparison Table:

Fatty Acid	Coconut Oil	Palm Kernel Oil	Typical MCT Oil
Lauric Acid (C12)	> 50%	48-50%	~2%
Caprylic Acid (C8)	12-15%	Small traces	~60%
Capric Acid (C10)	12-15%	Small traces	~40%
Myristic Acid (C14)	–	17%	–
Oleic Acid (C18)	–	18%	–

MCT Oil that you can use:

MCT from Coconut Oil
Kalislab Max C8 Oil (100ml)
Max C8 contains 98% Caprylic Acid which is an energy fat. It is immediately converted to ketones, which is an alternative energy other than sugar.
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MCT from Red Palm Oil
HARVIST Keto Red [A perfect match of Red Palm Oil and MCT oil] 250ml
The perfect blending of two types of oil, which is red palm oil and Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil. These two types of oil have proven to benefit human health, they contain nutrients that cannot be found in normal cooking oil.
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