{"product_id":"mct-oil-1000mg-120-softgels","title":"MCT Oil, 1000mg - 120 softgels","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoftgel food supplement capsule with pure 100% MCT oil from coconut (Cocos nucifera) with high C8 - caprylic acid and C10 - capric acid content. Free from palm oil.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDo you want to take care of maintaining a healthy body weight? Or are you looking for a way to maintain optimal energy levels on a daily basis? MCT oil can prove to be a valuable support during weight loss, support liver function and also have a positive effect on the quality of your training. Reach for MCT Oil 1000 mg and see how it can improve your fitness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMCT oil (medium chain triglycerides) is a mixture of medium-chain saturated fatty acid triglycerides of plant origin. They contain between 6 and 12 carbon atoms and are found in a variety of sources. MCT oil is recognised as a high-value functional food\u003csup\u003e [1]\u003c\/sup\u003e. In particular, attention is drawn to its properties for reducing body weight and body composition\u003csup\u003e [2]\u003c\/sup\u003e and the role it plays in reducing abdominal obesity, metabolic syndrome and lowering inflammatory markers \u003csup\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e. Studies have shown that consumption of MCT oil can support food malabsorption (e.g. diarrhoea or liver problems) \u003csup\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e, as well as increase energy expenditure, fat oxidation and satiety, and reduce food intake\u003csup\u003e [4]\u003c\/sup\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eMedium-chain fatty acids (MCTs) are readily absorbed by the intestinal villi, which means that they enter the bloodstream faster than other types of fat. Therefore, some studies show a link between MCT oil levels and energy levels. MCT oil has also been shown to have a beneficial effect on exercise performance by increasing biogenesis and mitochondrial metabolism \u003csup\u003e[3]\u003c\/sup\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eNatural sources of medium-chain triglyceride fatty acids include coconut oil, palm oil and milk fat \u003csup\u003e[5]\u003c\/sup\u003e. MCT oil contains caprylic acid (C8:0) - which has an appetite-stimulating effect by regulating ghrelin (commonly known as the hunger hormone) \u003csup\u003e[6]\u003c\/sup\u003e - and capric acid (C10:0), which is attributed with antibacterial, antifungal, antiviral and anti-inflammatory properties \u003csup\u003e[7]\u003c\/sup\u003e. Including MCT oil in your daily diet can have many benefits - especially for maintaining a healthy body weight. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-86fb1f9b-7fff-735d-d67e-3c2403263d92\"\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-4c049286-7fff-9bc2-5bb9-ca3686c8eb9d\"\u003eOur supplement contains MCT oil derived from 100% oil produced from the coconut palm fruit \u003cem\u003eCocos nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e. There is no palm oil added to it.  The product is characterised by a high content of caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10). Caproic \u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-634f3cec-7fff-b775-f351-95db3ead4e00\"\u003eacid, lauric acid and myristic acid can also be found in it. The recommended daily serving, which corresponds to 1 capsule, contains as much as 1,000 mg of MCT oil. The supplement is best taken after a meal.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is special about softgels MCT Oil 1000 mg?\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e- High concentration of caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acids.\u003cbr\u003e- The MCT oil contained in the supplement is obtained only from 100% oil produced from the fruit of coconut palm \u003cem\u003eCocos nucifera\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-4eaf4976-7fff-a269-cfe0-5a0388247f9b\"\u003e- Palm oil free, sugar-free, gluten-free, lactose-free, soy-free, GMO-free.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Medium chain fatty acids are easily absorbed by the intestinal villi.\u003cbr\u003e- Packaging made of BioPET (30% of the plastic comes from sugar cane).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[1] Nimbkar S. et. al. (2022). Medium chain triglycerides (MCT): State‐of‐the‐art on chemistry, synthesis, health benefits and applications in food industry. Comprehensive Reviews in Food Science and Food Safety, 21(2), 843-867.  \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1541-4337.12926\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1111\/1541-4337.12926\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003cbr\u003e[2] Mumme K, Stonehouse W. (2015). Effects of medium-chain triglycerides on weight loss and body composition: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. J Acad Nutr Diet.; 115(2):249-263. doi: 10.1016\/j.jand.2014.10.022. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[3] Wang Y. et. al. (2018). Medium Chain Triglycerides enhances exercise endurance through the increased mitochondrial biogenesis and metabolism. PLoS One; 13(2):e0191182. doi: 10.1371\/journal.pone.0191182.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-c246fa40-7fff-6040-df31-aa6a3f3427ef\"\u003e[4] Kinsella R., Maher T. \u0026amp; Clegg M. E. (2017). Coconut oil has less satiating properties than medium chain triglyceride oil. Physiology \u0026amp; Behavior, 179,\u003c\/span\u003e422-426. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.physbeh.2017.07.007\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.physbeh.2017.07.007\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[5] Marten B., Pfeuffer M. \u0026amp; Schrezenmeir J. (2006). Medium-chain triglycerides. International Dairy Journal, 16(11), 1374-1382. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.idairyj.2006.06.015\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.idairyj.2006.06.015\u003c\/a\u003e.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e[6] Lemarié F. et. al. (2016). Revisiting the metabolism and physiological functions of caprylic acid (C8: 0) with special focus on ghrelin octanoylation. Biochimie, 120, 40-48. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.biochi.2015.08.002\"\u003ehttps:\/\/doi.org\/10.1016\/j.biochi.2015.08.002\u003c\/a\u003e. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan id=\"docs-internal-guid-e50cc7b7-7fff-9e2b-fdd8-05e8a64c7e27\"\u003e[7] Huang W. C. et. al. (2014). Anti-bacterial and anti-inflammatory properties of capric acid against Propionibacterium acnes: a comparative study with lauric acid. 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