Category Archives: Medium Chain Triglycerides

Coconut Oil and Catechins for anxiety?

Posted on February 5, 2021 by Robert Barrington

Plant foods have been shown to have beneficial effects against inflammation. This may relate to the phytochemicals they contain, many of which have been shown to have anti-inflammatory effects. For example, coconut oil may be anti-inflammatory in nature because the … Continue reading →

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Butter Fat As An Alternative To Coconut Fat

Posted on October 26, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The coconut is unique amongst plants in that it contains a high amount of saturated fat. Most other plant fats in contrast are polyunsaturated or monounsaturated in their structure. Coconut is also a fairly unique food because the saturated fats … Continue reading →

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Healthy Coconut

Posted on October 1, 2014 by Robert Barrington
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Medium Chain Triglycerides: When is A Calorie Not A Calorie?

Posted on August 22, 2014 by Robert Barrington

The energy balance theory of weight gain states that if you eat it and don’t burn it, you’ll store it. This is based on the same tired old mantra that eating too much food makes you fat. However, the nutritional … Continue reading →

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More On Medium Chain Triglyceride Digestion

Posted on April 21, 2014 by Robert Barrington

Medium chain fatty acids are defined as those with chain lengths of between 6 and 12 carbon atoms. Medium chain triglycerides are therefore three fatty acids of this length bonded through an ester bond to a glycerol molecule. Compared to … Continue reading →

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Medium Chain Triglycerides: Good Fuel

Posted on December 14, 2013 by Robert Barrington

Fat is generally not as good choice of dietary fuel during intense exercise because it is more slowly absorbed and oxidised compared to carbohydrate. This decreases the usefulness of fatty acids as a fuel for energy during athletic performance. However, … Continue reading →

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Medium Chain Triglycerides for Weight Loss

Posted on December 18, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are composed of a glycerol backbone joined to saturated fatty acids of between 8 and 10 carbons long. Because MCTs are readily oxidised by the liver as a fuel source, there is less potential for them … Continue reading →

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Medium Chain Triglycerides and Thermogenesis

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Robert Barrington

Fatty acids are classified as medium length if they have carbon chains of between 6 and 12. Triglycerides composed predominately of this length of fatty acids are designated as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) and have medicinal uses in individuals with … Continue reading →

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Medium Chain Triglyceride Metabolism

Posted on May 22, 2011 by Robert Barrington

Triglycerides are biomolecules comprising of three fatty acids esterified to a glycerol back bone. Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are those triglycerides that contain fatty acids of carbon length from 6 to 12. Chain length not only determines the physical and … Continue reading →

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