MCTs Metabolism In Body

Unlike other long chain fatty acids, these MCTs are very quickly broken down and absorbed into the body because of shorter fatty acid chain and straight go to the liver for metabolism.

In the Liver they can be used as an instant energy source or help in forming ketone bodies (in case of High fat low carbs diet), which are produced when fat goes into beta oxidation process (fat breakdown) in the liver for body fuel.

These ketone bodies can cross the blood-brain barrier and reach to the brain which provides an alternative and most efficient energy source for the brain and rest of the body, which usually utilize glucose for fuel. Thus, there are less chances of storing as fat.

MCTS From Coconut Oil Helps You To:

• Help maintain a healthy weight
• It has an important role in Ketogenic diets as it helps in producing ketone bodies and reducing stored body fat.
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• Due to saturated fats, it also has high satiety value means gives you feeling of fullness for longer period of time, resulting prevent overeating.
• It also increases the basal metabolic rate.
• It is quick energy boosters.
• It has better digestion and utilization in the body therefore, person with compromised digestive system also can have MCTs.
• Unlike long chain fatty acids, it does not require bile salts for transportation thus is directly transported from the digestive system to the blood where it gets utilized for fast and sustainable energy.
• Enhance immune health - Since MCT oils have antiviral and antibacterial properties and fat is required for improving immune function, MCT oil being easily digestible to release quick energy, it is the best alternative for people with impaired digestion and immune system
• Improve gut health - It balance the gut good bacteria count and help to combat pathogenic bacteria.
• Balances hormonal levels- Research has also proven that MCT oil helps in supporting the hormones function and improves insulin sensitivity, as fats are required to synthesize body hormones, MCT oil being one of the healthiest fats has a definite add-on advantage.

Coconut oil is best used for cooking and baking as well. It has approx. 62% of MCTs, thus it can be an excellent replacement for cooking refined oil which is loaded with unhealthy PUFAs (Poly unsaturated fatty acids).

Nowadays, standalone concentrated MCTs are also available in the market and can give you the pure goodness of MCTs.

We Say

MCTs have many potent health benefits. For above listed benefits, adding MCTs from coconut oil in the diet may be worth a try. However, remember to opt for cold-pressed coconut oil for maximum benefits.