MCTs (Medium Chain Triglycerides) are hailed as a fast track to ketosis and potent brain fuel, but are all MCTs created equal?

In this episode of the Keto Fuel Showdown, we dive deep into the metabolic study that definitively compared the power of the three primary MCT oils: C8 (tricaprylin), C10 (tricaprin), and C12 (trilaurin). While ketones like β-hydroxybutyrate (β-HB) and acetoacetate (AcAc) are known to provide energy during fasting, we explore how an oral dose of specific MCTs can rapidly raise these vital compounds in the blood.

Our guests walk us through the 8-hour metabolic test day that proved C8 is in a league of its own. You will learn that C8 is approximately three times more ketogenic than C10, and an astonishing six times more ketogenic than C12. We explain why this difference exists: C8’s superior ketogenic effect is directly tied to the resulting post-dose spike in octanoate in the plasma.

But the most critical finding might change how you consume your supplements: timing is everything. The study reveals that taking your MCT dose with a carbohydrate-rich breakfast can cut your total ketone response by 50% or more. If you want to maximize ketosis, the plasma ketone response was found to be about 2-fold higher when the dose was consumed without an accompanying meal.

Tune in to discover the clear winner in the world of ketogenic supplements, and learn the simple adjustment you can make to your routine to double your body’s ability to generate key fuel for your brain and body.Sponsored by Keppi

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