Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have become an increasingly popular macronutrient in recent decades. MCTs have recently been linked to numerous health benefits, with two of the most popular products coconut…
The unique therapeutic properties of medium chain triglycerides are not new to science. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) have been used for therapeutic purposes since the mid-20th century as an alternative…
MCT oil or median chain triglycerides oil is an extract from edible oils such as coconut or palm oils. It is tasteless, and can be either colorless or slightly yellowish.
This article describes some common myths related to categorizing lauric acid as long chain, and explains why it is actually a medium chain fatty acid. Medium chain fatty acids are…
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…
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) It was…
