MCT Oil: Learn what it is and its benefits
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O MCT oil The product in question is named for the acronym that stands for medium-chain triglycerides. It is also known as TCM oil.
These triglycerides are a special type of fatty acids, i.e., good fats that are digested quickly by the body, which can aid in fat burning.
Thus, this type of fat differs from other fats by having a smaller carbon chain size compared to other types of fats such as long-chain triglycerides. This provides a different and faster metabolization It can be compared to that of carbohydrates.
Benefits of MCT oil
Improves physical performance
Frequently consumed by athletes, it provides energy throughout long and intense workouts.
Helps with weight loss
This oil can enhance weight loss by optimizing fat burning, and is known to help regulate and accelerate the metabolism.
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See_also: Exploding Head Syndrome: What it is and how to treat itSupports the treatment of diabetes
Thanks to its blood sugar-reducing action, the oil can assist in the treatment of diabetes - controlling blood sugar levels reduces the risks of the disease.
Cognitive Enhancement
The oil acts to increase ketones in the body, helps fight diseases such as Alzheimer's, and prevents seizures.
How to consume MCT oil
Still not very popular in Brazil, this oil can be difficult to find; however, there are markets and natural product stores that sell it throughout the country.
See_also: Baby choking while breastfeeding: cautions and risksIt can easily be added to many recipes, replacing olive oil and coconut oil, for example, and can also be used to prepare bulletproof coffee. Delicious and highly nutritious, it consists of nothing more than coffee + butter + oil.
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