MCT Oil Restores Energy, Enhances Metabolism, And Boosts Brain Function. So What's The Catch?
by Dr. Will Cole
Healthy fats from the foods we eat are essential to our trillions of cells for the optimal function of our brain, immune system, and hormones. This concept is nothing new. From a biological and evolutionary perspective, our bodies have always relied on fat for our existence.
Some of my favorite whole-food fats include olives, coconut, avocados, nuts, seeds, wild-caught fish, and grass-fed ghee. But my ultimate favorite fat-hack is MCT oil, which I use often in my functional medicine center.
What the heck is MCT oil?
Well, I am glad you asked! MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides which are a super-special type of fats (or fatty acid) that are six to 12 carbons in length.