MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) diet

The MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) diet emphasizes consuming fats that are shorter in chain length, primarily found in oils like coconut and palm kernel oil. Unlike long-chain fats, MCTs are rapidly absorbed and transported to the liver, where they are quickly converted into ketones—an alternative energy source for the brain and body. This diet is often used to support neurological conditions like epilepsy or to promote weight management, as MCTs can enhance satiety and fat burning. It requires replacing some or most dietary fats with MCT oils or foods rich in these fats to increase ketone production and improve metabolic health.