What is MCT Oil Powder and what is it good for?
Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs), are fats that are found in food like coconut Oil. MCT is easily digested by the body.
MCTs are considered as healthy fats which can have positive health benefits such as weight loss, increasing healthy cholesterol levels, decreasing appetite and lowering blood pressure. Coconut oil is a healthy plant based oil, which has a creamy texture, great flavour and can be used in many cooking applications.
There are multiple types of MCT’s however the main types are C8 and C10. Fat molecules have bodies with long thin tails which are made of carbon, for example, C8 means 8 carbons make up the tail of that fat molecule. The number of carbons in the MCT oil delivers different benefits.
C8, the shortest MCT, also called Caprylic acid is present in coconut oil, palm oil, butter and milk from mammals. The body breaks down this fat molecule easily. C8 MCT or Caprylic acid offers these benefits:
Effective energy source - C8 is quickly converted to Ketones which are small bundles of energy which is a very effective alternative to the body’s regular energy source, Glucose. Ketones create more energy using less oxygen and therefore are more efficient than glucose. C8 enhances physical performance and maybe added to sports nutrition performance supplements.
Reduction of gut inflammation - C8 seems to supress interleukin 8 which is a protein which causes intestinal inflammation. Intake of C8 may lead to better digestion and heal leaky or sensitive gut.
Fighting infections - C8 is considered to be an effective anti-bacterial element that can kill Streptococcus, Staphylococcus, and E. coli bacteria in milk.
C10 MCT or Capric Acid is extracted from coconut oil also, Some of the benefits that C10 offer are:
Immunity booster - C10 can fight infectious pathogens which cause illness
Anti-fungal properties - C10 seems to fight against fungus in the stomach which causes digestive issues.
energy source - C10 helps fuel mitocondria directly, the energy production organelle.
GloNua Medium Chain Triglyceride (MCT) powder is 100% from coconut and provides a fast and effective ketogenic fuel source. MCT’s are metabolised directly by the liver creating ketones which fuel the body in an efficient manner.
Our MCT powder can be mixed easily in shakes or as a coffee creamer. You can also use it in many cooking and baking recipes. Combine it with Goketo ßHB Exogenous Ketones for superior ketone levels and sustained energy over longer periods. It is also easy on the stomach and mixes into many functional foods.
Our Products are sugar-free, soy-free, gluten-free and palm-oil free.