Medium chain triglycerides differ from triglycerides
found in the blood serum. The triglycerides found in blood are long carbon
chain fatty acids and are not metabolized by the body very well. Thus these
triglycerides accumulate in the blood and fat cells that are harmful for
health. But medium chain triglycerides (MCT) have a shorter carbon chain and
behave entirely in a different manner. MCT is absorbed rapidly by the body and
gets transported to the liver, for energy production. MCT does not get rancid,
does not accumulate in blood, fat cells and do not get deposited on the abdomen
or hips.
Effective for:
- Cancer therapy
- Cholesterol gall stones
- Cirrhosis
- Cystic fibrosis management
- Digestive disorders
- Epilepsy
- Weight loss
Supplements: MCT oil is the most common and versatile
supplemental form available both as capsules and liquid form.
Recommended
Dose:
Daily dosage 1 teaspoon or five 100 mg capsules
taken with meals
Side effects
and precautions:
High dosage can result in diarrhea and nausea
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