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.

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Substances

4 substances in this food

Capric Triglyceride (Tridecanoin)

Medium-chain triglyceride (C10) providing rapid brain energy via ketone production

Caproic Triglyceride (Tricaproin)

Medium-chain triglyceride (C6) providing rapid brain energy via ketone production

Caprylic Triglyceride (Trioctanoin)

Medium-chain triglyceride (C8) providing rapid brain energy via ketone production

MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides)

Medium-chain fatty acids (C8, C10) providing rapid brain energy via ketone production

Preparation Notes

• Use in smoothies or small portions
• Start with small amounts
• Supports ketone production
• Part of brain energy strategy

Biological Target Matrix

Biological Target	Substance	Contribution Level	Therapeutic Areas	Mechanism of Action
Mitochondrial Function & Bioenergetics	Capric Triglyceride (Tridecanoin)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Capric triglyceride (C10) is converted to ketones (beta-hydroxybutyrate) in the liver, which serve as an alternative energy substrate for mitochondria; ketones can be used by brain mitochondria when glucose metabolism is impaired, supporting ATP production and mitochondrial function
Mitochondrial Function & Bioenergetics	Caproic Triglyceride (Tricaproin)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Caproic triglyceride (C6) is converted to ketones (beta-hydroxybutyrate) in the liver, which serve as an alternative energy substrate for mitochondria; ketones can be used by brain mitochondria when glucose metabolism is impaired, supporting ATP production and mitochondrial function
Mitochondrial Function & Bioenergetics	Caprylic Triglyceride (Trioctanoin)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Caprylic triglyceride (C8) is converted to ketones (beta-hydroxybutyrate) in the liver, which serve as an alternative energy substrate for mitochondria; ketones can be used by brain mitochondria when glucose metabolism is impaired, supporting ATP production and mitochondrial function
Mitochondrial Function & Bioenergetics	MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	MCTs are converted to ketones (beta-hydroxybutyrate) in the liver, which serve as an alternative energy substrate for mitochondria; ketones can be used by brain mitochondria when glucose metabolism is impaired, supporting ATP production and mitochondrial function
Neurotransmitter Regulation	Capric Triglyceride (Tridecanoin)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Ketones produced from capric triglyceride provide ATP through mitochondrial metabolism; ATP is essential for neurotransmitter synthesis, release, and reuptake, indirectly supporting neurochemical balance by ensuring adequate energy for neuronal function
Neurotransmitter Regulation	Caproic Triglyceride (Tricaproin)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Ketones produced from caproic triglyceride provide ATP through mitochondrial metabolism; ATP is essential for neurotransmitter synthesis, release, and reuptake, indirectly supporting neurochemical balance by ensuring adequate energy for neuronal function
Neurotransmitter Regulation	Caprylic Triglyceride (Trioctanoin)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Ketones produced from caprylic triglyceride provide ATP through mitochondrial metabolism; ATP is essential for neurotransmitter synthesis, release, and reuptake, indirectly supporting neurochemical balance by ensuring adequate energy for neuronal function
Neurotransmitter Regulation	MCT (Medium-Chain Triglycerides)	Contextual / minor contributor	ADHD, Anxiety & GAD, Depression & MDD, Postnatal Depression (PND / PPD) — Evidence Base, Alzheimer's Disease, Bipolar Disorder	Ketones produced from MCTs provide ATP through mitochondrial metabolism; ATP is essential for neurotransmitter synthesis, release, and reuptake, indirectly supporting neurochemical balance by ensuring adequate energy for neuronal function

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