MCT oil for Weight Loss | Does MCT Burn Fat?

The Problem with MCT Oil. Is MCT Oil Good for You? Which MCT Oil is best? MCT Oil benefits for weight loss and intermittent fasting explained.

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Timeline | Chapters

00:00 - Intro
1:02 - Why it's Unique?
2:05 - 1st Con
2:38 - 2nd Con
3:37 - 3rd Con
4:49 - 4th Con
5:38 - 5th Con
6:00 - What is the Best MCT?

Why MCT Oil on keto? What is MCT Oil Good for?

MCT’s or Medium-chain triglycerides are a type of fat found in oils, such as coconut and palm oil and really hit fame with the popularity of bulletproof coffee. And they are medium length, since they contain a carbon chain of 6-12 atoms since most fatty acids are long-chain, containing 13 to 21 carbon atoms.

Benefits of MCT Oil?

You often hear that just a few tablespoons per day, will help you drop weight, turn on ketosis, boost exercise performance, and increase your brainpower all within the first week. Lose fat by drinking fat. Right? The general consensus comes down to the number of carbon atoms in a triglyceride determines how the body processes them for energy.

How MCT Oil Works?

So In general, the longer the chain, like fats in butter and bacon, these can be harder for the body to process into ATP or energy. So the only real advantage is: that medium chain triglycerides are more easily digested compared to standard fats. These fats gets into the bloodstream faster.

MCT Oil for Weight Loss? Does MCT oil cause weight gain?

Its not for everyone. While there might be those that thrive on fats. It still provides significant amounts of calories and can lead to weight gain. Just a tablespoon of MCT oil can contain roughly 120 calories and 14 grams of fat.

What is the best MCT Oil? Are MCT oil and coconut oil the same?

MCT oil is sold as a dietary supplement in liquid, powder, and capsule form right? But isn't MCT oil the same as coconut oil? Not quite. Its made by crystallizing coconut or palm kernel oil, then extracting just the triglycerides, a process called fractionation. Some powders only contain about 70 to 80% MCT oil and then 20 to 30% additives.

Filler Oil in MCT Oil. Which MCT Oil is best?

What about MCT oil powder that is “additive free,” You see, to become a powder, it needs absorbent additives like soy lecithin or soluble corn fiber. A good one to watch out for are the omega-6 ‘filler oils’ and then the contaminants that may remain in the oil from the extraction process.

Will MCT Oil raise my cholesterol? Is MCT Oil bad for cholesterol?

Thirdly. MCT oil at the end of the day is still a saturated fat. And of course the proponents of keto or paleo may proclaim butter or bacon isn’t bad for your health at all. The link between dietary intake of saturated fat and increases in LDL cholesterol do exist.

HSF Diet and LDL Cholesterol

► https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/15051...

MCT Oil Apolipoprotein B

► https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/arti...

Is MCT Oil Healthy? Pros and cons of MCT Oil.

While you can find a study that shows a specific benefit of MCT, you can also find another one directly contracting it.

Side effects of MCT Oil. Can MCT Oil Cause Diarrhea?

If you do start them, you should start slowly. This is because they don't require bile or pancreatic enzymes to be digested and they are transported directly to the liver. The fat for some people can overtax the digestive system, causing a ton of gas and even a soiled underwear.

Which MCT Oil is Best? MCT Oil with Caprylic Acid.

Now am I telling you not to take MCT oil. I'm just trying to give you a realistic summary, since it might be hard to find one with all the hype around it. In fact if you do start, look for a product that is non-GMO, organic and has higher amounts of caproic and caprylic acid, which are the two "smaller" MCTs that the body metabolizes more quickly than "larger" MCTs' like lauric acid.

In the end, this is one of those cases where you have to be the judge and weigh the pros and cons against your own goals, health history, and personal food philosophy.

DISCLAIMER:
This video is for information only and should not be used for the diagnosis or treatment of medical conditions. Dr. Arsalan Aspires has used all reasonable care in compiling the information but make no warranty as to its accuracy. Always consult a doctor or other healthcare professional for diagnosis and treatment of medical conditions.

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