MCT Liquid Medium Chain Triglycerides DESCRIPTION MCT Liquid, provided by Douglas Laboratories, supplies 100% structured lipids, in the form of medium chain triglycerides in a convenient liquid form. FUNCTIONS Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are fats with a carbon chain length of 6 to 12 carbon atoms. Most fats that are consumed in the diet are long chain triglycerides (greater than 12 carbons) and are broken down in the intestine and then remade into a special form that can be transported in the blood. But MCTs are absorbed intact and taken to the liver, where they are used directly for energy. In this sense, they are processed very similarly to carbohydrates. Preliminary evidence indicates the MCTs may be useful fat substitute for individuals unable to digest fat. This includes people with fat-malabsorption and enzymatic insufficiency. Other studies indicate that a diet supplemented medium chain triglycerides may reduce weight and body fat more than a diet supplemented with long chain triglycerides. INDICATIONS MCT Liquid may be a useful dietary supplement for individuals wishing to supplement their diet with medium chain triglycerides. FORMULA (#7139) Each tablespoon contains: 100% Structured Lipids as: Medium Chain Triglycerides............................. 12 g Supplying Caprylic.............................................. approx. 8.4 g Capric .................................................. approx. 3.6 g SUGGESTED USE Adults take ½ to 1 tablespoon daily with meals or as directed by physician. SIDE EFFECTS No adverse side effects reported. STORAGE Store in a cool, dry place, away from direct light. Keep out of reach of children. REFERENCES Craig GB, Darnell BE, Weinsier RL, et al. Decreased fat and nitrogen losses in patients with AIDS receiving medium-chain-triglycerideenriched formula vs those receiving long-chain-triglyceride-containing formulas. J Am Diet Assoc. 1997;97:605–611. Geliebter A, Torbay N, Bracco EF, et al. Overfeeding with medium-chain triglyceride diet results in diminished deposition of fat. Am J Clin Nutr. 1983;37:1–4. Krotkiewski M. Value of VLCD supplementation with medium chain triglycerides. Int J Obes Relat Metab Disord. 2001;25:1393–1400. Tsuji H, Kasai M, Tsuji H, Kasai M, Takeuchi H, Nakamura M, Okazaki M, Kondo K. Dietary medium-chain triacylglycerols suppress accumulation of body fat in a double-blind, controlled trial in healthy men and women. : J Nutr 2001 Nov;131(11):2853-9 Wanke CA, Pleskow D, Degirolami PC, et al. A medium chain triglyceride-based diet in patients with HIV and chronic diarrhea reduces diarrhea and malabsorption: a prospective, controlled trial. |
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