MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT OIL)
Chemistry - MCT Oil is a lipid fraction of coconut oil consisting principally of the triglycerides
C8 (approx. 67%) and C10 (approx. 23%) saturated fatty acids. Each 15 ml contains 115 kcal(7.67 kcal/ml).
Although, no reproductive safety data was located, MCT oil would not likely cause problems.
C8 (approx. 67%) and C10 (approx. 23%) saturated fatty acids. Each 15 ml contains 115 kcal(7.67 kcal/ml).
Storage, Stability, Compatibility
Unless otherwise noted by the manufacturer, store at roomtemperature in glass bottles.Pharmacology - MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT OIL)
Medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are more readily hydrolyzed than conventional food fat. They also require less bile acids for digestion, are not dependent for chylomicronformation or lymphatic transport and are transported by the portal vein. Medium chain triglyceridesare not a source for essential fatty acids.Uses, Indications
MCT is used to offset the caloric reduction when long-chain triglyceridesfound in dietary fat are restricted, usually in chronic infiltrative diseases of the small intestine orwhen there is fat malabsorption of any cause.Pharmacokinetics - MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES (MCT OIL)
No specific information located, see pharmacology above.Contraindications, Precautions, Reproductive Safety
MCT oil should be used with caution inpatients with significant hepatic disease (e.g., portacaval shunts, cirrhosis, etc.). Because mediumchain triglycerides are rapidly absorbed via the portal vein and their hepatic clearance is impaired, significantly high systemic blood and CSF levels of medium chain fatty acids can occur, therebyprecipitating or exacerbating hepatic coma.Although, no reproductive safety data was located, MCT oil would not likely cause problems.