MCT Oil USP (Medium Chain Triglycerides) by NuMedica are more quickly absorbed by the body and metabolized as fuel. MCTs have been shown to enhance thermogenesis (heat production) in the body, thereby promoting the burning of fat. MCTs contain fewer calories than LCTs, are metabolized quicker, and actually contribute to an enhanced metabolism to burn even more calories!*
Medium Chain Triglycerides
Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a special type of
fatty acids. Normal fats and oils contain long-chain fatty acids (LCTs).
When compared to these fatty acids, MCTs are much shorter in length
thus resembling carbohydrates more than fat. As a result, they are more
quickly absorbed by the body and metabolized as fuel. Because of this
quick metabolism, the calories in MCTs are very efficiently converted
into fuel for immediate use in the mitochondria, instead of being stored
as fat.
MCTs have been shown to enhance thermogenesis (heat
production) in the body, thereby promoting the burning of fat. MCTs
contain fewer calories than LCTs, are metabolized quicker, and actually
contribute to an enhanced metabolism to burn even more calories!*
MCT Oil can also be used as a substitute for conventional
oils in salad dressings, sauces or cooking as a source of beneficial
fatty acids. It is not recommended for use in frying due to its low
boiling point.
MCT Oil may cause a mild laxative effect.