Medium-chain Triglyceride(MCT)

[ Appearance ] Colorless
[ Application ]
Energy supplements, lipid soluble solvents, nutritional Emulsifying Stabilizers
About Medium-chain Triglyceride(MCT)
MCT is a type of saturated fat composed of fatty acids containing 6-10 carbons. It is extracted from coconut oil or palm oil and a mixture of saturated triglycerides, the main ones being C8H16O2 and C10H20O2.MCT is used for people with fat malabsorption. Clinically, it has been shown that for patients with pancreatic insufficiency and steatorrhea, if pancreatin is not added, MCT can improve the symptoms of malabsorption,  gastrointestinal intolerance and relieve diarrhea.The ketogenic diet prepared by MCT can improve the treatment of epilepsy; MCT puts tumor patients in a state of ketosis, which can inhibit the tumor's glucose metabolism and growth, while maintaining the patient's nutrition. MCT can also be used in the sports nutrition. As an energy material, the coordinated supply of MCT and carbohydrates can prolong the time of energy release and can effectively maintain the energy needs of athletes during long-term exercise.