The full name of MCT oil is medium-chain fatty acids, which according to scientific research is the preferred source of energy for the human body. The main thing that distinguishes MCT oil is the fact that it is absorbed directly from the intestines, without the need for digestive enzymes.
MCT oil is an excellent source of quickly available energy and for this reason is the primary component of so-called bulletproof coffee. This product combines fats that have a satiating effect with caffeine and triglycerides. You can also add MCT oil to other meals as a very beneficial source of healthy fat. It can also be combined with complex carbohydrates.
There are many reasons why MCT oil is helpful for all people who follow an ectogenic diet. First of all, MCT oil helps to get the body into ketosis much faster and easier. Secondly, MCT oil can be a substitute for a rich meal, because it perfectly satisfies the appetite
The versatility of MCT oil is hard to overestimate. If you are already in Ketosis, but you are going to eat a salad as a supplement to daily carbohydrates, you can still follow the principles of the ectogenic diet. Just use MCTs as a salad base and you can be sure that the fat burning process will not be stopped.
