I mean, who wouldn’t want to start the day with a little extra pep your step?
What Is MCT Oil?
MCT is short for medium-chain triglyceride, a compound made of medium-chain fatty acids.
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Why man-made instead of just going for the natural oil on its own?
In general, one tablespoon of MCT oil has approximately 120 calories and 14 grams of saturated fat.
This helps protect your heart health.
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So using large amounts of MCT oil could raise your cholesterol.
So should you add MCT oil to your diet?
The research is certainly promising, but there’s still a lot more info to uncover.
St-Onge, Marie-Pierre et al.
“Impact of medium and long chain triglycerides consumption on appetite and food intake in overweight men.
“European Academy of Nutritional Sciences.
