MCT oil is a type of edible fractionated coconut oil, It contains only medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), hence the name MCT oil. Most people use MCT oil to enhance their sports performance as MCTs convert to energy faster. Now, you can also use MCT oil for weight loss as it can boost metabolism faster than pure coconut oil such as virgin coconut oil or RBD coconut oil.
Are you taking MCT oil or virgin coconut oil, or both? I take both. And I realize that MCT oil and virgin coconut oil can trigger side effects like diarrhea, heart palpitations, anxiety and hot flashes etc when you overdose on them. Not just overdosing, ingesting the dietary oils on an empty stomach, with a high-fat ketogenic diet or mixing them up with... find out more ›
If pure coconut oil can help with constipation, so can MCT oil. It is the medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) that make both pure coconut oil and MCT oil so good for relieving constipation. But because MCT oil contains 90+ MCFAs whereas pure coconut oil about 50 – 64% MCFAs, taking MCT oil may cause your bowels to... find out more ›
When Dr. Bruce Fife (author of The Coconut Oil Miracle) said that coconut oil can burn fat and help lose weight in 2001, hardly anyone believed. But over the years, those who're willing to give coconut oil a shot have lost a significant mass of body fat after incorporating coconut oil into their diet. How does coconut oil achieve that? Very simple. It helps to lose weight by... find out more ›
Did you know that virgin coconut oil is particularly good for relieving constipation fast? I found that in my 16 years of using and eating virgin coconut oil daily. How did I discover that? When you take the unrefined coconut oil internally with food, it makes you poop soft and watery stool. If you drink like 2 tablespoons straight from the jar on an empty stomach, it triggers... find out more ›