Parcel from the UK warehouse MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) oil is a type of fat composed of medium chain triglycerides, i.e. having 6 to 10 carbon atoms. This group includes, among others, lauric, caprylic, caproic and capric acid, the best source of which is coconut oil.
Medium-chain fatty acids act quite differently from typical fats. They do not require bile or enzymes to be digested. They quickly absorb and undergo metabolic processes. They favor the production of ketone bodies, recognized as a source of readily available energy, even better than glucose. In addition, they show a wide spectrum of health-promoting properties – they have an antimicrobial effect, they may contribute to lowering the cholesterol level, they help to maintain normal blood glucose concentration.
MCT oils are an important element of the ketogenic diet and an essential ingredient of the famous bullet-proof coffee. In addition, they are ideally suited to the menu of physically active
people. Many athletes still believe that energy can be only provided to the body by means of carbohydrates, whereas fat is considered the biggest enemy of a hard-earned figure. Nothing more wrong – MCT oils not only provide energy but also protect muscle tissue, facilitate fat burning by intensifying thermogenesis processes while being easily digested and providing satiety for a long time.
