Let’s find out what my experiences are with MCT oil after using it for 3 months.
What are MCTs and What is MCT Oil?
To understand what MCT oil is and why it’s beneficial, we have to break down a little basic science behind the fats our body uses.
The building blocks of fats, called fatty acids, are generally classified by how many carbon molecules they’re made of.
They are:
Long Chain (12-18 carbon atoms) : Most of the fats in our diet are long chain fatty acids (LCTs). Our digestive system needs bile and pancreatic juices to break these down so they can be used for energy.
Short Chain (0-6 carbon atoms) : Most short chain fatty acids are made by the fermentation of fiber by the friendly bacteria in our colon. These are mainly used to feed the gut wall lining.
Medium Chain (7-12 carbon atoms):
Medium chain fatty acids, or MCTs, can be found in small amounts in dairy foods like butter, milk, full-fat yogurt and palm oil as well. Coconut oil is the richest source of MCTs with a concentration of about 60%. With a special process they can be separated from whole coconut oil, which leaves us with MCT oil.
Here are some benefits of MCTs on a keto diet:
They’re easily used for energy by cells. Because of their special chemical structure MCTs don’t need to be digested the same way long chain fatty acids do.
MCTs are quickly absorbed and then sent straight to the liver to be immediately used for energy by the body.
MCTs are a great way to get a quick energy boost while on the keto diet.
And unlike LCTs, MCTs are stored as ketones in our body instead of body fat.
What’s in MCT Oil?
There are 4 types of MCTs. The less carbon atoms, the easier it is digested by the body.
caproic acid (C6: 6 carbon atoms)
caprylic acid (C8: 8 carbon atoms)
capric acid (C10: 10 carbon atoms)
lauric acid (C12: 12 carbon atoms)
Pure MCT oil is particularly rich in these two types of chain fatty acids including:
Caprylic acid (C8) : Known as the most ketogenic form of MCT, it can provide an array of health benefits. Studies have revealed that it can be converted to ketones faster than other MCTs, with C10 coming in second.
Capric acid (C10): Capric acid, is built of 10 carbon molecules. Quickly metabolized into ketones, it’s a great source of energy for endurance and increased mental performance.
Are MCT Oil and Coconut Oil the Same?
No. MCT oil is made from coconut oil and is purely medium chain triglycerides (C8, C10 and sometimes C12). Coconut oil contains both MCTs and LCTs.
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