Derived from coconut oil, MCT oil is made up of medium chain triglycerides (MCT), in reference to their medium length chains of fats. In addition to coconut oil, they are naturally found in goat milk, palm oil and breast milk. Unlike longer chain triglycerides, these medium chain triglycerides are quickly and easily digested and processed by the liver, providing immediate fuel for the body to use as energy. They provide a fast, sustained energy release or can be turned into ketones, which provide an additional energy source for the brain.

Because the calories from MCT oil are more quickly and efficiently used for energy by the body, this means that they are less likely to be stored as fat, making them a good choice for those needing help with weight management.

MCT oil benefits include:

• Supports brain function and clarity
• Supports a feeling of fullness
• Supports energy production
• Supporting weight management and metabolic rate

HealthPost stocks a number of different MCT oil products. MCT oil powder, MCT oil and MCT powder coffee creamers for a creamy delicious hot drink with all the benefits of MCT oil. Our MCT oils are made from coconut oil by fractionation (or separation). A process that involves extracting and isolating the MCT’s.

Hemp seed oil and Krill oil are two sources of omega-3. While they are completely different to MCT oil, they can be taken alongside MCT oil to support general health and wellbeing.