ONLY FOR MCT OIL USERS: Which one do you use?

(Hamz Edward) #1

Sorry about the title, it’s just to receive answers to the question asked rather than anything else (hopefully).

Which MCT oil do you use, and what’s your experience with it so far?

#2

Bulletproof Brain Octane, because I like & trust Dave Asprey’s standards, and have enjoyed reading his stuff over the years.

(Lazy, Dirty Keto 😝) #3

I don’t anymore, but when I first started keto I used sports research brand

(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.) #4

This one, which may only be available in Canada:

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I’ve used several different products and have not noticed any difference between them other than price. I doubt there’s any significant differences in C8 and C10 content between expensive health store offerings and cheap hoi polloi mct like Jaga. If someone thinks there are differences, please link to some data.

(Michael - When reality fails to meet expectations, the problem is not reality.) #5

Out of curiosity and partly to answer my own question in my previous post I’ve done a bit of googling about coconut and mct oils. I’ve linked an article below that discusses the differences between ‘laurate-rich’ MCTs (cooking oils) and ‘traditional’ MCTs of C6-C10. Abstract:

Recently, medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) containing a large fraction of lauric acid (LA) (C12)—about 30%—have been introduced commercially for use in salad oils and in cooking applications. As compared to the long-chain fatty acids found in other cooking oils, the medium-chain fats in MCTs are far less likely to be stored in adipose tissue, do not give rise to ‘ectopic fat’ metabolites that promote insulin resistance and inflammation, and may be less likely to activate macrophages. When ingested, medium-chain fatty acids are rapidly oxidised in hepatic mitochondria; the resulting glut of acetyl-coenzyme A drives ketone body production and also provokes a thermogenic response. Hence, studies in animals and humans indicate that MCT ingestion is less obesogenic than comparable intakes of longer chain oils. Although LA tends to raise serum cholesterol, it has a more substantial impact on high density lipoprotein (HDL) than low density lipoprotein (LDL) in this regard, such that the ratio of total cholesterol to HDL cholesterol decreases. LA constitutes about 50% of the fatty acid content of coconut oil; south Asian and Oceanic societies which use coconut oil as their primary source of dietary fat tend to be at low cardiovascular risk. Since ketone bodies can exert neuroprotective effects, the moderate ketosis induced by regular MCT ingestion may have neuroprotective potential. As compared to traditional MCTs featuring C6–C10, laurate-rich MCTs are more feasible for use in moderate-temperature frying and tend to produce a lower but more sustained pattern of blood ketone elevation owing to the more gradual hepatic oxidation of ingested laurate.

Lauric acid-rich medium-chain triglycerides… BMJ Journals, Openheart

Specifically to address my comment/question about the MCFAs, from the article:

Recently, however, manufacturers have started to produce a novel type of MCT that contains a high fraction of LA—typically 30%. A tablespoon of this MCT—containing 14 g of fat—is said to contain 12 g of medium-chain fatty acids (lauric 4.45 g, caprylic 3.35 g, capric 4.00 g) and 1 g of unsaturates (presumably largely oleic acid).

There are 72 cited references with this article for further and more detailed info.

(Troy) #6

Not sure of the name or brand
I can go look soon
It was from Costco I believe

(Heather Meyer) #7

I use “Natvia Coconut Oil Powder”
Made with C8 C10 C12

Pros- tasteless powder
-no stomach upset or D
-makes beverages creamy

Cons- Takes a little wisking to stir it in and would be difficult to stir into cold beverages

(Jack Bennett) #8

I have used Now Foods brand in the past, and currently use Clean MCT (purchased on Amazon). The Clean MCT is specifically C8 which is chemically the same as “Brain Octane” but cheaper.

I’ve also used whatever brand Costco sells, in the clear bottles with black and green labels.

Haven’t noticed significant differences between them.

(Bunny) #9

Not any brand in particular my only requirement is extra virgin cold pressed (organic; no additives or preservatives) and how long it sits on a shelf? And that is coconut oil not MCT oil.

I also want to try that coconut vinegar! (organic with the mother in it {unfiltered} if possible?)

(Susan) #10

Sports Research MCT oil.