Ep.51 - MCTs: What you need to know

You can find Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) in a multitude of food products and supplements, but do you know which MCTs are more beneficial and reasons to consume them? Check out this episode to get in the know about MCTs!

We discuss:

• What are MCTs and the different types?

• MCTs as an energy source and other potential health benefits

• Why caprylic and capric acids (“C8 and C10”) are the more important MCTs

• Cautions around ingesting high doses of MCTs and onset of gastrointestinal distress

• How do you choose between using MCTs or ketone esters… or do you use both?

• Bob’s Birota Foods company and food products that contain MCTs

Links:

• Birota Foods

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