SAFE
Caprylic/capric triglycerides
C8:0/C10:0 medium-chain triglycerides (MCT oil)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
3,200
About
Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil derived from coconut or palm kernel oil. C8 and C10 fatty acids metabolised via portal circulation, bypassing lymphatic system. Used as excipient oil and as a supplement ingredient for ketogenesis and energy.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Acts on cellular signalling pathways relevant to the documented clinical indications. Contains bioactive compounds with enzyme-modulating, receptor-binding, or antioxidant properties studied in peer-reviewed literature.
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
GI effects at high doses: nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea, abdominal cramping. Titrate dose gradually. Liver disease: MCT metabolised in liver — caution in hepatic failure. Ketogenic diet: increases ketone production — monitor in diabetes. Generally well tolerated at food quantities.
🏷️ Other Names
C8:0/C10:0 medium-chain triglycerides (MCT oil)