The dietary supplement Organic MCT Oil Pure C8 is an organic MCT oil derived from coconuts. It contains medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) only. Particularly digestible, these fatty acids are not stored in the body’s fat reserves.
What advantages are offered by MCTs?
MCTs are easier to absorb than the long-chain triglycerides present in our normal diet. The latter are first stored in the body’s adipose tissue before being gradually used for energy.
In contrast, MCTs release shorter chain fatty acids into the body, comprising just 6 to 12 carbons. Their small size enables them to enter the bloodstream almost directly, without having to be broken down by the pancreas or gallbladder. They are quickly transported to the liver, where they are used as an immediate source of energy rather than being stored in fat tissues.
Why the choice of just C8 caprylic acid?
The MCTs in Organic MCT Oil Pure C8 are not composed of just any fatty acid. We have selected the maximum possible content in C8 caprylic acid. Also known as octanoic acid, this straight-chain saturated fatty acid is composed of 8 carbon atoms.
C8 caprylic acid was first identified in goat’s milk, and thus its name comes from the Latin for goat, capra . It is also found to a lesser degree in breast milk and palm oil. The caprylic acid in Organic MCT Oil Pure C8 comes entirely from coconuts. Note that while there is only 5% C8 caprylic acid in standard coconut oil, Organic MCT Oil Pure C8 contains at least 98%, higher even than most MCT oils on the market.
We have deliberately chosen C8rather than C6 (caproic acid can cause stomach aches), C10 (capric acid is recognised as being less effective than C8) or C12 (lauric acid is the main constituent of standard coconut oils). In addition, this supplement is free from any added excipients.
Daiy dose: 20 mL
Number of doses per bottle: 25 |
Amount per dose |
MCT (medium-chain triglycerides) C8 oil containing 98% caprylic acid, derived from organically-grown coconuts) |
20 ml |
No excipients. |
Adults. Take half to one capful (10ml-20ml) a day. Each dosing cap delivers 20ml of MCT C8 oil (medium-chain triglycerides containing 98% caprylic acid).
Because of the high purity of Organic MCT Oil, we recommend you start taking it gradually. During the first 10 days, aim to take your daily amount spread over several doses, for example, take 4ml of Organic MCT oil 4 times a day.
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