What Is MCT Oil and Is It the Next Superfood?

By Jahla Seppanen

ShapeApril 2, 2019     You've probably heard whispers about MCT oil as a fat-burning, metabolism-revving superfood. Here, we unpack the rumors and explain exactly what MCT is, the potential benefits, how to use MCT oil, and whether you should add it to your diet.

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There's a meme that goes a little something like, "Frizzy hair? Coconut oil. Bad skin? Coconut oil. Bad credit? Coconut oil. BF acting up? Coconut oil." Yes, it would seem that the world went a little coconut oil crazy, convinced that pouring coconut oil over, well, everything, would cure your every woe. (Related: How to Actually Use Coconut Oil for Better Hair)

That's because coconut oil was being touted as a superfood high in healthy, natural fats that could not only make your skin baby soft but could also convert bad cholesterol into good. And, of course, it could even help you lose weight. But it turns out coconut oil got its good reputation in the first place because it contains medium-chain triglycerides or MCTs for short. What is MCT oil, exactly? Is it healthy? What are some MCT oil uses? Discover all of the above, here.

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