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I will give you information about MCT oil and why you really should use it daily!

WHAT IS MCT?

“MCTs” are medium-chain triglycerides, a form of saturated fatty acid with numerous health benefits, ranging from improved cognitive function to better weight management.

Coconut oil is a great source of MCTs — roughly 62 percent to 65 percent of the fatty acids in coconut oil are MCTs.

It is believed to be largely lacking in the diets of people eating “standard Western” diets, most likely because the public has been led to believe that all forms of saturated fats are potentially harmful.

Found in things like coconut oil or grass-fed beef, MCTs and other healthy fats are actually easier to digest than long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) and may even have more benefits related to heart health, obesity prevention, and brain health, too.

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WHAT MAKES MCT SO SPECIAL?

Get their name from the length of their chemical structure.

All types of fatty acids consist of chains of connected carbon and hydrogen. Fats are categorized by the number of carbon atoms they have: short-chain fats have fewer than six carbon atoms, medium-chain fats have between six to 12 carbon atoms, and long-chain fats have between 13-21.

Medium chain fats are easily digested and sent directly to your liver where they have a thermogenic effect and the ability to positively alter your metabolism. This is one reason why many people claim that MCTs, including coconut oil, are burned by the body for energy, or “fuel,” rather than being stored as fat.

Are absorbed more easily because there is less work for the body to break the carbon bonds.

MCTs are smaller so they can more easily penetrate our cell membranes and don’t require us to use special enzymes to get our bodies to use them.

They reduce the risks of a low-fat diet and they support your gut environment, especially since they have the ability to fight off harmful bacteria, viruses, fungi and parasites.

MCTs contain antioxidant properties, which is why coconut oil has far-reaching anti-inflammatory benefits that have led it to be used for centuries to treat dozens of health problems in folk medicine.

 

MEDIUM-CHAIN FATTY ACIDS ARE ABLE TO HELP YOU:

Keep a healthy weight – because they make you feel full.

Specifically reduce stored body fat as they also increase your metabolic function.

Have more energy.

Think more clearly.

Experience better digestion.

Improve your mood.

Fight bacterial infections and viruses.

 

MCT FOODS FACTS:

There are a few different forms of MCTs, some of which are probably more effective than others.

The four different types of MCTs include caprioc (acid C6:0), caprylic acid (acid C8:0), capric acid (acid C10:0), and lauric acid (acid C12:0).

In general, the shorter the chain (the lower the number of carbon atoms the acid has), the faster the body can convert the fatty acids into usable energy, in ketone form. Ketones are what the body produces when it uses fat for energy instead of glucose.

 

MCT OIL USA. COCONUT OIL:

There is no shortage of coconut oil uses and treatments proven by recent research – it provides not only MCTs (particularly abundant levels of lauric acid), but also antibacterial properties, antioxidants, anti-inflammatories and more.

MCT oil is much more concentrated and mainly contains capric acid and caprylic acid. While coconut oil certainly contains MCTs, concentrated MCT oil is almost entirely MCTs.

Coconut oil is one of the best sources of lauric acid as you can see, which many studies have shown to have antibacterial, antimicrobial and antiviral properties.

 

6 MCT OIL HEALTH BENEFITS:

Help with weight loss and maintenance.

Protect heart health.

Improves energy levels & mood.

Supports digestion & absorption of nutrients.

Antibacterial, antiviral & antifungal properties.

Resistant to high heat cooking.

 

HOW TO USE?

Some people are adamant about taking MCT oil daily just like a supplement, straight from the spoon or mixed into drinks. MCT oil has no taste or smell, so this is an option if you really intend to increase your intake quickly. But be careful – a little goes a long way. People should start with half a teaspoon and work their way up to a tablespoon.

How can you use MCT oil creatively at home without just drinking “Bulletproof coffee” every morning? Some smart ways to get more MCT oil in your diet include:

How to make homemade mayonnaise in a blender (with MCT oil, an egg yolk, extra virgin olive oil, lime juice and salt)

A salad dressing (with MCT oil, raw honey, Dijon mustard and your favorite herbs)

Adding a little MCT oil to smoothies, shakes, or yogurt (which stabilizes your blood sugar, as it helps reduce the rate at which glucose and fructose sugar molecules are absorbed)

Using MCT oil in homemade dishes instead of coconut oil (add about 1/3 of the coconut oil for MCT oil instead)

Remember, just like coconut oil is used for your hair, MCT oil is great for your skin and hair.

So plenty of reasons to use MCT oil, right!

Good luck!

Joanna

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