Saturday, January 16, 2016

Medium Chain triglycerides (MCTs)

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are partially manmade fats. The name refers to the way the carbon atoms are arranged in their chemical structure. MCTs are generally made by processing coconut and palm kernel oils in the laboratory. Usual dietary fats, by comparison, are long-chain triglycerides. MCTs are can be found in dairy fats and palm oils, but the most effective source of MCT is coconut oil. About 65% of coconut oils are made up of MCTs of varying chain lengths.

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