MCT Oil
Athletes are using for years MCT oils supplies energy to the muscles. MCT oils are a medium chain triglyceride, and what is very interesting about it is the fact is not metabolized by the liver.
That means it is quickly metabolized to supply an enormous amount of power for hard work.
MCT oils are fatty acids which are unique in the way they are metabolized and valuable to conscious of body weight ability.
But this is not mean you should stop using other healthy Omega 3 oils, such flax seed , hemp, or walnut oil.
MCT Oils Dieting & Benefits
Most weight loss diets leave you gasping for energy. Low carb and low fat diets just do not provide enough fuel to give you the energy to exercise and often make you unpleasant to be around. Bodybuilders (the ultimate dieters) use MCT oils while dieting to provide the missing fuel normally consumed in the form of carbs and fats. You get the energy, with zero carbs plus MCT oils help you actually burn fat too! MCT Supreme was specifically designed for people who want to be as lean as possible.
Unlike other fats, it does not go through the lymphatic system. Instead, it is transported directly to the liver where it is metabolized and released like a carbohydrate and then is used for fuel. MCT has a thermogenic (calories burner) effect in the body, helping you to stay slim by keeping your body fat levels down while keeping energy levels up.
MCT oil is easily absorbed by the body and is therefore ideal for individuals with digestive problems. For those with Crohn’s disease (an inflammatory disease of the intestines) and irritable bowel syndrome, the healing effects of MCT oil could be beneficial. MCT promotes intestinal health by killing troublesome microorganisms that may cause chronic inflammation.
Athletes on a very low calorie diet, take 2 (tbsp) every day .With this small amount the body burns a whole lot more calories.
Diabetics could benefit from using MCT oil as it helps to regulate blood sugar levels. Supplementation of MCT oil began as a fat source to help treat diseases such as cystic fibrosis, obesity and fat malabsorption (abnormality in absorption of food nutrients). Bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts have used MCT for its fat burning and energy-sustaining powers.
It has been found that MCT oils burn three times more calories for six hours after a meal than other fats. It is thought that MCT oils stimulate production of thyroid hormone, improving thyroid function boosting metabolism. These special MCT oils are fatty acids which are unique in the way they are metabolized and valuable to those conscious of body weight ability.
In conclusion combining a low calorie diet with 20 ml MCT oil a day make the body to burn more calories than consume