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MCT Oil (Medium-Chain Triglycerides)
A coconut-derived fat that's absorbed and burned quickly for energy, popular with keto and low-carb crowds for fuel and appetite control.
Benefits
- +Rapidly absorbed and converted to energy (ketones)
- +May support ketogenic and low-carb diets
- +May help with appetite control and weight management
- +May provide quick fuel for brain and muscles
- +May support gut and metabolic health
Dosage & Cost
Range15–45 g/day (1–3 tablespoons)
TimingWith meals or before exercise; start small
Daily cost$0.20–$0.50
Begin with 1 teaspoon and build up to limit GI upset. C8 (caprylic acid) is the most ketogenic fraction.
Side Effects
- !Digestive upset, cramping, and diarrhea (especially above ~20 g)
- !Nausea if taken on an empty stomach
- !High in calories
- !Start with a small dose and increase gradually
Food Sources
- • Coconut oil
- • Palm kernel oil
- • Dairy fat (small amounts of MCTs)
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