MCT Ketone Energy

- Caprylic acid formula for metabolism and energy production
- Source of medium-chain fatty acids that support energy production at the cellular level in the body.
- Each tablespoon provides 14 grams of medium chain triglycerides (MCT)
- Derived from coconut or African palm oil
- Convenient liquid formula
MCT Ketone Energy provides 14 grams of MCT per tablespoon to support energy metabolism and production. Also known as octanoic acid, caprylic acid is an eight-carbon MCT naturally found in coconut and palm kernel oil. Because it is rapidly absorbed, transported directly to the liver, and readily crosses the mitochondrial membrane to undergo Knoop oxidation, caprylic acid is an efficient fuel source, easily assimilated by adipose tissues. Acute ingestion of 10 g of caprylic acid is also known to increase the formation of ketone bodies, which are normally produced by the liver when glucose availability is low, such as during fasting or strenuous exercise. In addition to providing energy for tissues such as the heart and muscles, ketone bodies become the brain's primary secondary source of energy when glucose availability decreases. A clinical trial found caprylic acid to be the most ketonic MCT compared to coconut oil, capric acid (C10:0), or a combination of oils. MCTs have also been suggested to support energy production and performance during exercise by regulating mitochondrial function and carbohydrate utilization, and it may contribute to negative energy balance by increasing energy expenditure.