What Is MCT Oil?
3. Characteristics and Benefits of MCT Oils
Because of their chemical structure, MCT oils have some unique characteristics compared to LCT oils. Molecules of MCT oils are shorter and contain fewer carbon molecules, and they are generally liquid at room temperature.
On the other hand, molecules of long chain triglyceride oils are longer with more carbon in them, and they are usually solid at room temperature. The nature and characteristics of MCT oils make them beneficial to human health in many ways.
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