SAFE
Caprylic triglycerides
Tricaprylin (C8 triglyceride)
Possibly Safe
V2 Verified
Excipients & Additives
PubMed Studies
680
About
Triglyceride of caprylic (octanoic) acid. Most efficiently converted to ketones of all MCT chains. Used as pharmaceutical solvent and MCT oil component.
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
Rapid ketone production — monitor in diabetes and epilepsy (ketogenic diets). Generally safe. GI tolerance at high doses.
🏷️ Other Names
Tricaprylin (C8 triglyceride)