Food sources of medium chain fatty acids
Medium chain fatty acids (MCFAs) contain between 6 and 12 carbon atoms (6C and 12C). Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fat molecules composed mostly of MCFAs. One MCT molecule consists…
Digestion, absorption and metabolism of triglycerides
This article addresses the different fate of long and medium chain fatty acids in the body. It is a reference point to articles discussing the benefits of medium chain fatty…
Himalayan salt – proven benefits or misleading marketing?
The exorbitant prices and growing popularity of Himalayan salt and other gourmet salts are mainly a result of strong advertising campaigns that promote a wide range of health benefits due…
Sea Salt benefits – pseudoscience and false advertising?
False advertising campaigns and misleading health claims, enabled manufacturers to charge exuberant prices for the food-grade sea salt products. It is true that sea salt is a more interesting alternative…