What Is MCT Oil?
You know that not every oil or fat is the same. But what makes them different? Turns out that oils and fats are not made up of one compound. In other words, when you use an oil in your food, you are using a combination of compounds that are similar but not the same. This is where MCT oil comes in. In this discussion, we will explore what MCT oil is, how it compares with other oils and fats, and its benefits.
But we cannot talk about MCT without talking about the composition of oils and fats in general. Oils and fats are composed of triglycerides besides other components like free fatty acids, fat-soluble vitamins, pigments, and fatty alcohols. Each fat or oil contains different combinations of triglycerides. Triglycerides are made up of fatty acids combined with glycerol. MCT is one type of triglyceride found naturally in some oils and fats.
