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MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT)

Other Names:

1,2,3-propanetriol Trioctanoate, AC-1202, Capric Acid, Caproic Acid, Caprylic Acid, Lauric Acid, MCT, MCT's, MCTs, Medium-chain Triacylglycerols, Medium-chain Triglycerides, Tricaprylin, Trioctanoin.

MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Overview
MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Uses
MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Side Effects
MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Interactions
MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Dosing
MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Overview Information

Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are partially man-made fats. People use MCTs to make medicine.

How does it work?

Medium chain triglycerides are a fat source for patients who cannot tolerate other types of fats. Researchers also think that these fats produce chemicals in the body that might help fight Alzheimer's disease.

MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Uses & Effectiveness What is this?

Possibly Effective for:

  • Certain types of seizures in children.
  • Preventing muscle breakdown in critically ill patients.

Possibly Ineffective for:

  • Weight loss associated with AIDS.

Insufficient Evidence for:

  • Alzheimer's disease. Nutritional support of athletic training, decreasing body fat and increasing lean muscle, improving the absorption of calcium and magnesium, chylothorax (a rare lung disorder), and other conditions.

MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Side Effects & Safety

Medium chain triglycerides are safe for most people. They can cause diarrhea, vomiting, irritability, nausea, stomach discomfort, intestinal gas, essential fatty acid deficiency, and other side effects. Taking medium chain triglycerides with food might reduce some side effects.

Do not use medium chain triglycerides if:

  • You are pregnant or breast-feeding.
  • You have a liver condition.
  • You have diabetes.

    • MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Interactions What is this?

    We currently have no information for MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Interactions

    MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT) Dosing

    The following doses have been studied in scientific research:
    BY MOUTH:

    • For improving seizure control in children: MCT oil is used as 60% of the calories eaten.

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