WHAT IS MCT OIL AND HOW CAN IT HELP YOU?

MCT oil contains multi-chain triglycerides, hence the acronym. These medium-length chains of fat are easier to digest due to their shorter length and present many health benefits.

MCT oil is most commonly extracted from coconut oil. So, if you’re already incorporating coconut oil into your diet, about 50% of it is MCT oil. MCT oil is also found in palm oil and dairy products as well but you can find it in a concentrated version as a supplement.

Whether you add MCT oil to your morning smoothie or you make a superfood salad dressing with it for lunch, here are some amazing ways MCT oil can help you.

Benefits of MCT Oil

Keeps You Feeling Fuller for Longer

Healthy fats like MCT oil are a major factor in weight loss since they help you avoid overeating. MCT oil encourages the release of two hormones - peptide YY and leptin - both of which send signals to your brain that you’re full and need to stop eating.

In terms of weight loss, MCT oil also contains about 10% fewer calories than the long-chain healthy fats found in avocados, nuts, and olive oil.

Fast-Acting Energy Boost

Being a short-chain triglyceride, your body is able to absorb it faster than it’s longer-chain counterparts. It’s perfect for people with an active lifestyle because if you’re looking for a boost of energy, you can get it quickly from MCT oil.

MCTs travel straight to your liver without requiring stomach bile to break it down so you’ll feel that surge of energy right away. 

Perfect for Athletes and Active Lifestyles

You’ve probably noticed that after a few weeks of kickboxing sessions, your performance begins to suffer due to constant soreness and fatigue. The soreness is a result of lactic acid buildup in the muscles.

One study found that taking MCT oil reduces lactate levels to keep your body feeling good, even after a week of intense workouts. Additionally, MCT oil has been found to increase fat-burning during a workout, making exercise, in general, more enjoyable.

Disease Management

Amazingly, there are also studies that support MCT oil having a positive effect on Alzheimer’s disease, epilepsy, and autism. 

MCT oil was used to manage epilepsy prior to the general public catching on to its overall health benefits and since Alzheimer’s disease affects your brain’s ability to process sugar, it makes sense that MCTs are used to improve cognition in those with the disease.

Fights Bacteria

Finally, MCT oil seems to have antibacterial and antifungal effects. So, many skin issues, bacterial diseases, and yeast growth may be prevented with the use of MCT oil. It can also help encourage a healthy gut since our microbiome is made up of good and bad bacteria.

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By adding MCT oil to their diets, many people see incredible benefits that often have a snowball effect on other areas of their lives. By feeling fuller for longer, they’re likely to make better choices with food which can help prevent various diseases associated with obesity. By giving them a boost of energy, they’re more likely to do an OOMPH workout or stretch at home.

MCT oil is a great supplement to add to your health regimen alongside your killer kickboxing workouts!