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Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) are fats that are shorter in length than most normal dietary fats (Long Chain Triglycerides or LCT). MCTs are found in butter and..."
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Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) are fats that are shorter in length than most normal dietary fats (Long Chain Triglycerides or LCT). MCTs are found in butter and coconut oil, and coconut oil is typically 60% MCT.
=MCT digestion and the Ketogenic Diet=
* MCT produces [[Ketones]] even without being part of a [[Low Carbohydrate Diet]].
* Often used as part of a [[Ketogenic Diet]]
* Basis of the [[MCT Diet]]
* MCT is sometimes recommended to reduce elevated cholesterol levels while on the Ketogenic Diet<ref name="Kossoff-2011-1809"/>.
=MCT and Weight Gain=
An animal study has shown that overfeeding that includes large quantities of MCT produced 20% less weight gain than the same level of overfeeding with LCT (Overfeeding with medium-chain triglyceride diet results in diminished deposition of fat). The rats were fed a diet of 50% of calories as fat, with the MCT diet providing 45% of calories from MCT. The rats had similar levels of activity and insulin.
''Read Overfeeding with medium-chain triglyceride diet results in diminished deposition of fat references 8, 16, 17, 18, ''
=Calories in MCT=
MCT has is often considered to have a slightly lower calorie density (8.2 Calories/gram) compared with LCT (9.1 Calories/gram).
=MCT and Ketosis=
Anecdotal reports of MCT helping with Alzheimer's<ref name="www.tampabay.com">.
=Types of MCT=
The 'medium chain' in 'medium chain triglycerides' refers to the length of the chain carbon atoms. Generally, chain lengths of 6 to 12 carbon atoms (C6 to C12) are considered 'medium'. Typical MCT is made from Coconut Oil and the mixture of oils reflects that of Coconut Oil:
* C6: 1-2%
* C8: 65-76%
* C10: 25-35%
* C12: 1-2%
MCT are saturated fats.
=Sources of MCT=
Commercially available MCT is typically 75% C8 and 25% C10
{{KetoSeeAlso}}
=References=
<references>
<ref name="www.tampabay.com">Doctor says an oil lessened Alzheimer's effects on her husband, http://www.tampabay.com/news/aging/doctor-says-an-oil-lessened-alzheimers-effects-on-her-husband/879333, Accessed on 20 October 2013</ref>
<ref name="Kossoff-2011-1809">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 1809</ref>
</references>
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) are fats that are shorter in length than most normal dietary fats (Long Chain Triglycerides or LCT). MCTs are found in butter and coconut oil, and coconut oil is typically 60% MCT.
=MCT digestion and the Ketogenic Diet=
* MCT produces [[Ketones]] even without being part of a [[Low Carbohydrate Diet]].
* Often used as part of a [[Ketogenic Diet]]
* Basis of the [[MCT Diet]]
* MCT is sometimes recommended to reduce elevated cholesterol levels while on the Ketogenic Diet<ref name="Kossoff-2011-1809"/>.
=MCT and Weight Gain=
An animal study has shown that overfeeding that includes large quantities of MCT produced 20% less weight gain than the same level of overfeeding with LCT (Overfeeding with medium-chain triglyceride diet results in diminished deposition of fat). The rats were fed a diet of 50% of calories as fat, with the MCT diet providing 45% of calories from MCT. The rats had similar levels of activity and insulin.
''Read Overfeeding with medium-chain triglyceride diet results in diminished deposition of fat references 8, 16, 17, 18, ''
=Calories in MCT=
MCT has is often considered to have a slightly lower calorie density (8.2 Calories/gram) compared with LCT (9.1 Calories/gram).
=MCT and Ketosis=
Anecdotal reports of MCT helping with Alzheimer's<ref name="www.tampabay.com">.
=Types of MCT=
The 'medium chain' in 'medium chain triglycerides' refers to the length of the chain carbon atoms. Generally, chain lengths of 6 to 12 carbon atoms (C6 to C12) are considered 'medium'. Typical MCT is made from Coconut Oil and the mixture of oils reflects that of Coconut Oil:
* C6: 1-2%
* C8: 65-76%
* C10: 25-35%
* C12: 1-2%
MCT are saturated fats.
=Sources of MCT=
Commercially available MCT is typically 75% C8 and 25% C10
{{KetoSeeAlso}}
=References=
<references>
<ref name="www.tampabay.com">Doctor says an oil lessened Alzheimer's effects on her husband, http://www.tampabay.com/news/aging/doctor-says-an-oil-lessened-alzheimers-effects-on-her-husband/879333, Accessed on 20 October 2013</ref>
<ref name="Kossoff-2011-1809">Eric. Kossoff, [http://www.amazon.com/Ketogenic-Diets-Eric-H-Kossoff/dp/1936303108 Ketogenic diets : treatments for epilepsy and other disorders], date 2011, publisher Demos Health, location New York, isbn 1-936303-10-8, Kindle Offset 1809</ref>
</references>
