Medium Chain Triglycerides

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Fatty acids from coconut oil rapidly converted to ketones for energy

We rank Medium Chain Triglycerides by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

What it is

Medium Chain Triglycerides, often called MCTs, are a specific type of fat. They are fatty acids, which are the building blocks of fat, that are sourced from coconut oil.

Why it's used

These fats are used because the body can process them more quickly than longer fat chains. They are rapidly converted into ketones, which are alternative fuel molecules that the body and brain can use for energy.

How it's made

To create the supplement, manufacturers start with coconut oil and use a process to isolate only the medium chain fats. This results in a concentrated oil or powder that contains only the specific fats desired, removing the other components of the original oil.

What it typically costs

This ingredient is generally mid-range in price. This is because the process of refining coconut oil to isolate specific fatty acids is more complex than selling raw oil, but the raw materials are widely available.

Dosage by purpose

PurposeTypical studied doseEvidence
Weight Loss & Maintenance4 to 54 grams per dayemerging
  1. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC9334743 (PubMed)
  2. https://examine.com/supplements/mcts (Examine)
  3. https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2874190 (PubMed)
  4. https://examine.com/supplements/mcts/research (Examine)

How Suppio ranks

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

FAQ

What is Medium Chain Triglycerides?

Fatty acids from coconut oil rapidly converted to ketones for energy

How does Suppio calculate the best-value Medium Chain Triglycerides?

We rank Medium Chain Triglycerides by price per gram of active ingredient - not by pack size - so a bigger tub with a worse price per dose can't outrank a smaller one that's actually cheaper.

Are these prices verified?

Suppio matches identical products across UK retailers by barcode, then ranks by price per active dose rather than sticker price. Value rankings only ever include listings Suppio has independently verified against the live retailer page - unverified data is shown on each product’s own page but excluded from ranking.

How often are Medium Chain Triglycerides prices updated?

Prices across our retailer network are refreshed at least daily.

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