Weird question:

What is the difference between CO and MCT oil. I took CO last year and it made me sick, in the digestive way. Tried coconut bark and even these awesome coconut/nut butter/cocoa things that tasted like peanut butter cups but too many carbs. I would love something in the pill form. Anyone know of one and can anyone tell me which is better, MCT oil or coconut oil? I'm not sure if I can get it down but wanted to learn a bit about it and thought I might add it if I can.

Thanks.

Lisa

Omega Nutrition makes virgin Coconut Oil capsules. But then I found out that regular organic coconut oil in small doses doesn't bother me. It's the unrefined virgin or extra virgin stuff that makes me sick.

MCT oil is derived from CO. Imagine that CO contains, say, 20% MCT oil (don't quote that percentage, as I just made it up out of thin air to use as an example!) MCT oil, however, would 100% MCT oil.

can I get MCT oil in pill form? I don't really cook with oils or make mayo. Would the only way to get it in is take a spoonful of it? It sounds interesting. Just remember how much EVCO made me ill but maybe this MCT could be different for me.

Lisa

To my knowledge MCT oil only comes in liquid. I use the NOW Sport MCT in the quart bottle.

I find that mych more than 1 TBS makes me feel nauseated. I use 1 TBS 3-4 times a week in a morning protein shake. (I don't have a protein shake everyday)

I've recently seen some unheard of losses since I incorporated it into my regime. I have changed multiple things with one of them the addition of MCT oil.

NancyLC posted a study re: MCT oil here:


http://forum.lowcarber.org/showthread.php?t=402727

I use both MCT oil and CO along with coconut milk and cream. When I am actively using them, I do lose weight. I have I just ordered MCT oil...I too use the NOW Sport MCT oil.That has been one of my favorite things that I have added to my lifestyle since beginning low carb. Nausea often accompanies the oils until your tummy grows accustomed to them. It is no big deal, like everything els...it will pass.What I really like about adding these was eating at a multi-Asian restaurant that had Thai duck on special. The duck was deep fried and had a coconut milk sauce over it which was delightful.

I'm going to give the MCT oil a try. I think I will get the NOW brand since most of you have had the best luck with it. I don't really drink protein shakes although I have some of the powder. I could mix some in but it's a lot of protein, 25 grams. I would always rather have meat. I think I might have the shakes on days that I don't have meat and when i have meat, I will cook with some of the MCT oil. Thanks for the info everyone.

Lisa

Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) Beneficial Effects on Energy, Atherosclerosis and Aging By Ward Dean, MD Very good item on MCT's.

Hutch, I know this is kinda late but thanks. I have been looking for something like this for a long time.

This guy has spent a lot of time collecting up and considering the research.
If you are really interested work right through this blog. There is some good stuff there
Anyone thinking of using it for weight loss may enjoy reading this.
Weight-loss diet that includes consumption of medium-chain triacylglycerol oil leads to a greater rate of weight and fat mass loss than does olive oil.

The full text of this isn't online but the findings show that using MCT leads to better outcomes than olive oil.
Medium chain triglyceride oil consumption as part of a weight loss diet does not lead to an adverse metabolic profile when compared to olive oil. Our results suggest that MCT oil can be incorporated into a weight loss program without fear of adversely affecting metabolic risk factors. Distinction should be made regarding chain length when it comes to discussing the effects of saturated fats on metabolic risk factors.