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MCT Oil

MCT Oil

Overview​

MCT oil is concentrated medium-chain triglycerides (C6, C8, C10) providing rapid energy for the brain and supporting ketone production. It contains caprylic triglyceride (C8), capric triglyceride (C10), and caproic triglyceride (C6). Coconut Oil / MCT Oil provides MCTs (C8, C10), rapid energy for brain, and supports ketone production.

Food Context​

Synergies​

  • Part of brain energy strategy

Preparation​

  • Use in smoothies or small portions
  • Start with small amounts
  • Supports ketone production

Recipes​

no recipes found

Nutrient Tables (per 100 g)

Core nutrients

NutrientAmount per 100 g% RDA per 100 g
Saturated fat6.6 g—

Bioactive compounds

Values below are often from specialist compositional databases or literature, not the standard USDA panel. Asterisks (*) refer to source notes at the bottom of this section.

Compound / classAmount per 100 gNotes
ALA7450 mg—

Note: Bioactive-compound values vary substantially by cultivar, species, cocoa or oil percentage, processing, and brand formulation. Show quantitative values only where a defensible source exists; otherwise prefer qualitative presence statements or ranges in source notes.

Reference intakes: US Dietary Reference Intakes for adults (19–50 years; using the higher of male/female values where they differ).
Data provenance (core / micronutrient panel): USDA FoodData Central, Oil, canola, FDC ID 748278, API, per 100 g edible portion, last checked 2026-03-14

Substances​

Substances in this food: editorial (Overview / literature) plus analytical (nutrition table).

5 substances in this food

References​

  • Coconut Oil / MCT Oil: MCTs (C8, C10), rapid energy for brain, supports ketone production
  • Antimicrobial Lipids: Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT oil, coconut oil), caprylic acid