3. It’s Not Only Beneficial for Weightloss but for Your Brain Too
Due to its nature and how it is digested and absorbed quicker, it is a huge source of instant energy. MCTs, do not require bile to them break down like LCTs (Long-chain triglycerides) require. MCTs can be converted into ketones through the liver. As it is converted, those cells are easily broken down and are passed through your blood-brain barrier. It makes it a much faster source of energy and fuel for the brain.
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This is much more significant in people who follow a ketogenic diet because they have a very low intake of carbs allowing the liver to take the MCTs and convert them to ketones, allowing a low-carb body to stay in a fat-burning state.
