Huakang Supply Medium Chain Triglycerides MCT Oil Powder

What is MCT oil?

MCT oil is a dietary supplement often distilled from coconut oil, which is made from the tropical fruit. 

MCT powder is manufactured with MCT oil, dairy proteins, carbohydrates, fillers and sweeteners.

“MCT oil is more popular since it is less processed and a more concentrated source of MCTs,” says DiMarino. 

(In case you were wondering, MCT stands for “medium-chain triglycerides,” which we’ll talk about later.)

MCT use for health reasons can be traced back to the 1920s, when doctors introduced the ketogenic diet 

as a way to manage epilepsy in children. The reason? The high-fat, low-carb diet essentially helps change 

how the brain gets the energy to function.

It became more mainstream, though, as the keto diet grew in popularity. 

The product quickly began popping up in health food stores and online marketplaces.

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Possible health benefits of MCT oil

So, what can MCT oil do for you? Well, here are a few of the reported benefits.

Weight loss

Feeling full is a good way to stop the snacking and extra eating that can lead to extra pounds — and MCT oil may be able to help in that regard.

Researchers found that MCT oil may promote the release of hormones that signal your belly is at capacity, which can reduce appetite. 

The study connected the usage of MCT oil with lower overall food intake.

Another study suggested that MCT oil could promote a small amount of weight loss, though it noted more research is needed to gauge its potential.

A quick energy boost

As an easily digested form of fat, MCT oil can provide a quick burst of energy after being consumed. 

(The properties of MCT oil allow it to bypass some of your body’s normal absorption process.)