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…
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…
Oil pulling originated from ancient Ayurvedic medicine and was known under the names of Kavala graha or Gandoosha. It has been used to improve oral health. (1, 2) This ancient…
Saturated fats have been part of our diet for hundreds of thousands of years. They were only vilified 40 years ago for political reasons, rather than evidence based science. Since…
Fat definition depends on the context. This article discusses the different definitions of fat, making it clearer for you next time you read about fat, oil, lipids, triglycerides or adipose…
