Osavi MCT Oil 1000 mg 60 Capsules

The OSAVI MCT Oil dietary supplement is a natural, pure product containing MCT oil derived 100% from the oil of the coconut palm fruit Cocos nucifera. It is characterized by its high content of caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10). It is conveniently administered in softgel form.

MCT stands for medium-chain triglycerides. They are a type of saturated fat consisting of fatty acids with chains of 6-10 carbon atoms. Their main source is coconut oil, but palm kernel oil and dairy products also exist.

These fats do not undergo the same digestive and absorption processes as long-chain fats. They are metabolized in the liver rather than the intestine. They are easily absorbed into the portal vein and rapidly oxidized in the liver. This contributes to high ketone production, making medium-chain fatty acids a readily available energy source, providing about twice as much energy as glucose.

Caprylic acid reduces hunger. It has the ability to acylate ghrelin, causing this hormone to lose its function (ghrelin has an orexogenic, appetite-stimulating effect).

Supplementation with caprylic acid can also improve cognitive function. One study demonstrated improvement in cognitive impairment after taking 20 grams of the oil daily for 90 days.

The effect of MCTs on LDL cholesterol levels was also studied. Overweight and obese adults were placed on a low-calorie diet for 90 days, consuming 18-24 grams of MCTs. This resulted in olive oil-like reductions in total cholesterol and LDL ("bad cholesterol") and an increase in HDL ("good cholesterol").

In summary, OSAVI MCT Oil is a high-quality supplement that provides pure MCT oil. It is natural and 100% extracted from the oil of the coconut palm fruit Cocos nucifera. The OSAVI brand product has a clear composition. It comes in the form of easy-to-swallow softgel capsules.

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