MCT - Medium Chain Triglycerides Supplementation

As mentioned in a recent post I decided to add MCT  or Medium Chain Triglycerides to my Keto  plan

Why add MCT?

I added the MCT supplement due to the fact that I just wasn't hitting my macros the way I wanted to and the MCT supplement provided me with an easy way to just add to my protein shake. It is a convenient way for me to boost my fatty acid intake. . It adds no taste and actually creates a much thicker creamier experience. Just an fyi some people do can experience digestive issues with this type of supplement.

MCT Fats

Whereas carbohydrates and fat turn into components that can enter the bloodstream directly from the digestive system, most dietary fat converts to water soluble molecules that enter the liver via the lymph system. The liver then converts these molecules to fatty acids and ketone bodies. MCT fats are medium chain triglycerides and are present in relatively small amount in most sources of dietary fat. Unlike their longer cousins, they can enter the liver directly without having to go through the lymph system. So, consuming MCT fats gives the body an opportunity quickly to produce ketone bodies as an energy source for the brain.

MCT Ketogenic Diet

The MCT ketogenic diet recommends that 30 to 60 percent of the fat intake in the diet comes from MCT fats. Good sources include MCT oil, coconut oil and coconut products, such as coconut milk and cream. Because MCT fats quickly convert into ketone bodies, without having to take the detour through the lymph system, an MCT ketogenic diet allows for a greater intake of carbohydrates and protein, potentially making it easier to follow the diet.