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Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT)s and Coconut Oil
MCTs are a type of fat that are sent straight to the liver to be metabolized (burned) quickly rather than
being stored. They boost your metabolism and support your immune system and can balance many
hormones including the ones that control hunger.
MCTs are a form of saturated fatty acid and have numerous health benefits. One great source of MCTs is
coconut oil. Smaller amounts can also be found in other foods with saturated fats including grass-fed beef
and butter, palm oil, whole milk, cheeses, and full-fat yogurt. Ideally, MCT oils should be consumed
every day. The difference between coconut oil and MCT oil is simply that MCT oil is more concentrated.
MCTs have numerous health benefits such as:
 Improved cognitive function
 Better weight management and obesity prevention
 Improved heart health
 Beneficial digestive properties, especially for people suffering from malabsorption problems and
other digestive disorders such as Leaky Gut Syndrome, Crohn’s Disease, Gallbladder infections, etc.
 Capability to combat harmful gut bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites
 Antioxidant properties
 Can kill the harmful bacteria that cause strep throat, pneumonia, sinus infections, food poisoning,
urinary tract infections, meningitis, stomach viruses, Candida, ulcers, gonorrhea and some other
sexually transmitted diseases and pelvic inflammatory diseases.
 Assists in vitamin and mineral absorption
 Aids in energy, positivity, focus, and clear-headedness
 Improved memory in patients with dementia
 Improvement for seizure patients
** In the age of antibiotic resistance, coconut oil can be a natural method for anti-
bacterial and anti-viral treatment.**
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~MCT oils are also preferred for cooking since they do not oxidize under high heat like certain
other good fats such as extra virgin olive oil or flaxseed oil.~
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