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Medium-chain Triglycerides

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fats built from fatty acids with 6 to 12 carbon atoms. They occur in coconut and palm kernel oil, and MCT oil is made from them.

Also listed as MCTs, MCT oil, medium-chain fatty acids

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How much energy does it supply?

The clinical review lists 115 kcal and 14 g fat per 15 mL tablespoon of MCT oil. 1

MCT oil

14 g fat; 115 kcal15 mLClinical review estimate. 1

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