What is MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) oil - coconut oil?
Medium-chain triglyceride oil is popular with athletes, fitness enthusiasts and people who want to lose weight. As the name suggests, it is made up of medium-length chains of triglyceride fatty acids, which are easier to digest than long-chain fatty acids. Coconut oil is a rich source of MCTs, as MCTs account for more than half of coconut oil's fat content.
What is MCT made of?
Medium-chain triglycerides exist in four forms: caproic acid, caprylic acid, capric acid and lauric acid. However, most commercially available MCT oil products use caprylic acid and capric acid. Each MCT variant has unique properties that can improve exercise performance and aid weight loss. MCTs also have antimicrobial and antifungal properties that can counteract the growth of yeasts and bacteria.