The consumption of saturated fat could help maintain a more healthy physique and body weight. Yes, it’s true, and a growing circle of nutritionists and dieticians believe that not consuming enough “good fat” may be responsible for today’s skyrocketing obesity rates. Unlike most saturated fats, MCT’s (Medium Chain Triglycerides) are considered beneficial to several areas of human health. They are composed of caprylic and capric acids and occur naturally in sources such as coconut and palm kernel oils.
As their name clearly implies, medium chain triglycerides are structurally shorter (6-12 carbon atoms) than the more difficult to burn long chain fatty acids. In comparison to other types of fat that require impressive amounts of enzymes and bile acids during intestinal absorption, MCT’s are quickly metabolized by the liver. Their unique structure and biological role makes them an ideal source of energy that is capable of utilizing stored fat, improving muscle energy, and increasing the body’s production of ATP (adenosine triphosphate). A number of clinical studies have suggested that supplementing medium chain triglycerides in place of other saturated fats may be helpful in maintaining healthy body weight and therefore a more desirable physique.
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