[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Finding all-natural supplements that can actually improve your life is difficult. There are a lot of options on the market and not all deliver on their promises. Some, like CBD, can help to alleviate pain, nausea, anxiety, and other symptoms of common medical issues. You may have noticed that some CBD products also include MCT, but do you know what that is? Keep reading to learn more about the benefits of MCT oil.
What is MCT Oil?
MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides. In simple terms, triglycerides are just naturally occurring fats that you find in animals, plants, and our own bodies. What makes MCT distinctive is how it’s treated by the body in contrast to long-chain triglycerides (LCTs). Unlike LCTs, MCTs are more quickly metabolized and broken down by the body.
MCT is extracted from coconut and palm kernel oils through fractionation. In this process, the solid oil is heated until it melts, then left to cool and re-solidify. Afterward, the solid is separated from the remaining MCT oil, which is scentless and tasteless.
What Are the Benefits of MCT Oil?
Diet-Friendliness
MCT oil works well as part of a low carb lifestyle. It produces ketones, which are important when trying to lose weight, beat sugar cravings, burn fat (or all three) while eating a ketogenic diet.
Fat Storage
Your body treats the fat you ingest in one of two ways: using it or storing it. MCT is much less likely to be stored as fat; instead, they’re absorbed quickly for use by the body, providing fuel for exercise and other daily activities.
Fat Burning
Following the previous benefit, MCT oil is also more readily burned by the body since it isn’t being stored in fat cells. MCT is lower in calories than LCT as well, and believed to help the body burn fat more efficiently.
Decreased Appetite
According to one study, MCT appears to be more effective than LCTs at increasing specific hormones that suppress appetite and contribute to the feeling of fullness.
Weight Loss
Many people who’ve used MCT oil for weight loss have seen modest results. As a net result of all the above, MCT may be able to help you lose a few unwanted pounds more easily, especially when included in a low carb diet.
Can I Combine CBD and MCT Oil?
If you’re thinking about adding MCT oil to your regimen, consider taking it along with your daily CBD serving. It’s safe and easy to take both CBD and MCT oil simultaneously. In fact, you can find a range of delicious and convenient CBD products with MCT oil already added. As a result, you get the benefits of two potent supplements at once.
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