What are other names for Medium-chain Triglycerides
Note that Medium-chain Triglycerides is also known as:
- MCTs
- MCT oil
- medium-chain fatty acids
Medium-chain Triglycerides should not be confused with:
- coconut oil
Examine Database: Medium-chain Triglycerides
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Structured EPA and MCTs improve endurance exercise performance
In this randomized controlled study, a supplement containing the structured lipids EPA and MCT improved some measures of endurance, compared to a physical mixture of EPA and MCT. However, the study lacked a true placebo control group.
Medium-chain triglycerides for the prevention/treatment of Alzheimer's disease
A ketogenic diet for people with Alzheimer’s and mild cognitive impairment
Evaluating quality of life during cancer treatment on a modified ketogenic diet
A ketogenic oil drink improves measures of cognitive function in mild cognitive impairment
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Examine Database References
- Skeletal Muscle Atrophy - Krotkiewski MValue of VLCD supplementation with medium chain triglyceridesInt J Obes Relat Metab Disord.(2001 Sep)
- Metabolic Rate - A A Papamandjaris, M D White, P J JonesComponents of total energy expenditure in healthy young women are not affected after 14 days of feeding with medium-versus long-chain triglyceridesObes Res.(1999 May)
- Total cholesterol - Han JR, Deng B, Sun J, Chen CG, Corkey BE, Kirkland JL, Ma J, Guo WEffects of dietary medium-chain triglyceride on weight loss and insulin sensitivity in a group of moderately overweight free-living type 2 diabetic Chinese subjectsMetabolism.(2007 Jul)
- Metabolic Rate - White MD, Papamandjaris AA, Jones PJEnhanced postprandial energy expenditure with medium-chain fatty acid feeding is attenuated after 14 d in premenopausal womenAm J Clin Nutr.(1999 May)
- Fat Oxidation - Papamandjaris AA, White MD, Raeini-Sarjaz M, Jones PJEndogenous fat oxidation during medium chain versus long chain triglyceride feeding in healthy womenInt J Obes Relat Metab Disord.(2000 Sep)