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MCT is short for Medium Chain Triglycerides. As the name suggests, MCTs are medium-length triglycerides, which are a type of fat.

MCT oil is extracted from food sources of MCTs, the most prevalent source being coconut oil.

What makes MCTs unique is that they are shorter than longer-chain fatty acids which are found in lots of foods like fish, meat, eggs, milk and some plants like microalgae.1

Our bodies also find them easier to absorb and convert into energy.

MCT oil is a dietary supplement that is made up of MCT fats, which are fats that can be found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and dairy products. MCT oil is mainly used by people looking to lose weight, or boost their endurance during a workout.

An MCT Oil side effect are stomach aches and disaster pants The most common negative side effect of this supplement is an upset stomach. This is usually pretty mild but can sometimes also cause diarrhea, cramps, and nausea.

Weight management
Energy for exercise
Satisfying hunger
Supporting the keto diet
Helping with food absorption issues

1. May Promote Weight Loss

This is why most people get excited about MCT oil. There is research to indicate MCT oil can aid weight loss in a couple of ways.

The first is that dietary fat is filling. One study showed that those taking two tablespoons of MCT oil with breakfast ate less during the day. This is likely due to the possibility that MCT oil increases hormones associated with satiety, namely leptin and peptide YY.

Because of how MCT is metabolized, it is not stored as fat. Rather, it’s used as energy. Therefore, if you are on a calorie-restricted diet, it may enhance weight loss. There is research indicting it can reduce body weight and waist circumference. If you’re on a keto diet, it can help you produce more ketones to stay in a fat-burning state.

There are, of course, a number of associated benefits that result from weight loss. These include less systemic inflammation; lower cholesterol; lower blood pressure; and a reduced risk for type 2 diabetes, heart disease, heart attack, and stroke. The effect on weight is likely the biggest MCT oil benefit.

2. May Promote Brain Health and Stimulate Energy/Focus
If you’ve heard of bulletproof coffee, you may be aware that its main components are coffee and MCT/coconut oil. This may be beneficial for brain health.

Dementia disorders like Alzheimer’s disrupt the brain’s ability to use glucose (carbohydrates) as fuel. Ketones may serve as a brain-boosting alternative fuel source.

One review indicated that people with Alzheimer’s take up ketones for energy at a much faster pace than glucose (carbohydrate). Researchers also noted that ketosis appeared to improve thinking in people with Alzheimer’s.

MCT oil may also be useful to improve focus in people who typically turn to a sugary coffee when they need a pick-me-up. MCT is absorbed quickly and provides instant energy, just like sugar does. It’s possible that it will have a longer-lasting effect, too.

3. May Help Lower or Manage Blood Sugar
There is some evidence that using MCT oil may reduce blood sugar, which may relate to its popularity among those following low-carb diets. People on a keto diet typically don’t eat a lot of sugar. Using MCT oil as an alternative to sugary foods may lead to lower blood sugar levels.

There is also evidence to suggest MCTs may be useful for diabetes management. A small study from 2007 indicated that MCT could improve insulin resistance and other diabetes risk factors in a small group of type 2 diabetics. Another study found that diabetes patients taking MCT required 30% less sugar to maintain normal blood sugar levels after being injected with insulin.