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Medium chain fatty acid
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Medium chain fatty acids (also called medium chain triglycerides or MCTs) are fatty acids with an aliphatic tail of 6-12 carbon atoms. They are readily used as energy in the human body and can help induce ketosis. Coconut oil and palm kernal oil are sources.
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- 2016, The Definitive Guide to MCTs
- 2016, All You Need to Know About Medium Chain Triglycerides or MCT Oil
