The health benefits of MCT oil and it's uses.
MCT oil is a supplement made from a type of fat
called medium-chain triglycerides. This is extracted from natural coconut oil.
You can take this on a daily basis to provide fuel and energy to the body, especially the brain.
In today's video we will explore 21 facts and benefits of MCT oil,
and explain how it works in the body.
1. Brain Health
MCT oil is excellent for improving brain function including concentration and memory
and is useful when studying or learning. Medium chain triglycerides are converted
into ketones in the liver, which are the main fuel source for the brain. These pass
through the blood-brain barrier and help to build fast connections between neurons.
2. Energy Levels This oil is one of
the best supplements for boosting energy levels and making you feel more vibrant.
MCT's help the billions of cells through the body to make cellular energy called
ATP. This works much faster than other oils as it is quickly broken down in the liver.
3. Heart Health If you have any form of heart damage or
cardiovascular problems then MCT oil can help. Ketones made from MCT oil can bypass damaged
heart cells and give fuel directly to the heart muscle. A small dose of MCT oil daily
can help those with heart disease, atrial fibrillation, angina and irregular heartbeat.
4. Exercise Performance MCT oil is broken down
much faster than other oils and is used by athletes all around the world to boost their
exercise performance. It is transported to the liver directly through the portal
vein and is quickly turned into ketones for muscular energy. MCT's also reduce
the amount of lactic acid in the muscles to reduce cramping and boost endurance.
5. Epilepsy Studies show that medium chain
triglycerides found in this oil can help to reduce seizures in those who suffer with epilepsy. When
the fat is converted into ketones, these ketones bypass damaged parts of the brain and feed the
healthy cells directly. This is also helpful for those with neurological problems such as dementia.
6. Weight Loss As this oil is
quickly turned into energy, it helps you to feel satiated, less hungry and less likely to eat too
much. Compared to other oils the carbon chain is much smaller, and is therefore less likely to be
stored as body fat. We highly recommend consuming this when following a low carb diet such as keto
7. Keto When following
a healthy ketogenic diet, taking MCT oil will help your body to get into fat burning,
also known as ketosis. Taking half a teaspoon of MCT oil in the morning
will reduce cravings for carbohydrates and reduce any feelings of withdrawal from sugar.
8. Mood
MCT oil helps to feed the brain with ketones which naturally improves the mood and helps to
balance brain chemistry. Keeping the brain fed on ketones which are it's
favourite fuel source, helps it to make 'happy neurotransmitters' like serotonin and melatonin.
9. Fights Pathogens MCT oil has been shown
to help the body fight viruses, fungus, candida and mould overgrowths. This is
excellent for supporting the digestive system and a healthy microbiome. The fatty acids have
been shown to help destroy e.coli, measles and staph infections amongst many others.
10. Blood Sugars If you suffer with high
blood sugar levels, or are diabetic then consider taking MCT oil as a supplement.
As this is a fuel source, it takes the stress off the pancreas and helps your body to balance
its insulin and blood sugar levels. This combined with a ketogenic diet can aid in
reversing damage from high blood sugars, such as diabetes, obesity and insulin resistance.
11. Inflammation Those with arthritis, bursitis, asthma, colitis,
sinusitis or any other form of inflammation should consider taking a daily supplement of MCT oil.
The liver turns MCT's into ketones which help to reduce inflammation throughout the entire body.
Adding this to salad dressings with lots of leafy greens is a great way to reduce inflammation.
12. Autism Studies show
that adding MCT oil into the diet can help children suffering with autism as it helps
to improve brain and cognitive function. Ketogenic diets have long been used to help
children with neurological problems, as raising ketones in the body helps to feed the brain.
13. Alzheimer's Disease Alzheimer's disease makes
it harder for the brain to use sugar as a fuel source. Taking MCT oil can introduce
more ketones into the body, which are then used as an alternative fuel in the brain.
Ketones are much cleaner and were shown to improve cognition in Alzheimer's patients.
14. Fungal Acne Many people suffer with a fungal
infection in the skin which includes dandruff, whiteheads, flakes near the nose lips or mouth,
pimples, blackheads and acne that does not respond to treatment. Simply applying MCT oil
directly to the skin as a daily treatment, helps to destroy the fungus causing these skin problems.
15. Absorption Another added benefit
of MCT oil is that it helps your body to absorb fat soluble nutrients from other
foods that you consume. For example, taking MCT oil can help you to absorb omega 3 fatty acids,
vitamin A and vitamin D from salmon and oily fish.
16. Side Effects If you are new to using MCT oil,
you may experience some digestive discomfort and a little pain in the abdomen. The body
has to adapt to using this new source of fuel so start off with small amounts.
If you are following a ketogenic diet,
be aware that taking too much of this oil can slow your weight loss.
17. Dosage Start by taking half a teaspoon of MCT oil
per day and slowly build up to 1-3 tablespoons. This will prevent any stomach discomfort.
18. Uses
You can blend MCT oil into "bulletproof coffee" drinks when following a ketogenic
diet. Alternatively you can add this to salad dressings, as a cooking oil for meat and fish,
or simply consume this directly from a spoon. MCT oil is tasteless and very easy to consume.
19. Types The best forms of
MCT oil to take would be a brand which contains C8 and C10 MCT's. If you prefer you could take
extra virgin coconut oil in its raw state. This is the original source which is used to make MCT oil,
however MCT oil is much more concentrated and can be used more quickly by the liver.
20. MCT vs Coconut Oil MCT oil is 100% MCT's
(Medium Chain Triglycerides) and is refined from raw coconuts, however
coconut oil contains about 45-65% MCT's. Both of these have excellent benefits for the body,
however MCT oil gives you a quicker boost of raw energy and is absorbed faster than coconut oil.
21. Intermittent Fasting If you are following an
intermittent fasting plan, you may only consume MCT oil during your eating window.
Consuming this oil will break your fast, so be sure to only take it alongside your
allocated meals. This will help you to stay fuller for longer between eating intervals.
As you can see there are many amazing benefits of consuming MCT oil on a regular basis.
We highly recommend consuming these if you are trying to lose
weight and following a healthy low carb diet plan such as Keto.
These fats will feed your brain, nervous system and muscles keeping
you feeling energised through the day and less likely to crave junk foods.
In our other videos we discuss other healthy fat sources and forms of nutrition. To learn
more about these, be sure to select our "healthy fats playlist" at the
end.
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