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 "Most people consume adequate amounts of fat in their diets and many people consume excessive amounts, so extra fat intake as medium chain triglycerides is unnecessary.
How much is usually taken?
The best amount of medium chain triglycerides to take is currently unknown. Athletes are not likely to benefit from less than 50 grams during exercise (page 43). Larger amounts may possibly help some, but may also impair performance if not combined with carbohydrate.
Are there any side effects or interactions?"- Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) |
 "Its molecular structure is that of medium chain triglycerides, which are metabolized quite differently than the long chain triglycerides found in animal fat.
Medium chain triglycerides are not so easily stored as body fat like long chain triglycerides. Instead, these medium chain triglycerides are burned like a slow, steady carbohydrate, providing steady, sustained energy that doesn't spike blood sugar levels or produce an exaggerated insulin response. As a result, coconut oil is ideal for diabetics, although if you make such a statement to most doctors, they would vehemently argue against it."- Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.) |
| "The best amount of medium chain triglycerides to take is currently unknown. Athletes are not likely to benefit from less than 50 grams during exercise (page 43). Larger amounts may possibly help some, but may also impair performance if not combined with carbohydrate.
Are there any side effects or interactions?
Consuming medium chain triglycerides on an empty stomach can lead to gastrointestinal upset (page 260). Anyone with cirrhosis (page 290) or other liver problems should check with a doctor before using MCT." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) |
 "There are two types of triglycerides: medium chain triglycerides (MCT) and long chain triglycerides (LCT). The body uses these two types of triglycerides very differently. Research has indicated that MCTs do not promote weight gain and burn energy rapidly, promoting both weight loss and the burning of LCTs. LCTs, on the other hand, are difficult for the body to metabolize, despite being the most abundant fats in nature. Therefore these compounds are usually stored in the fat deposits of the body.
The normal ranges for triglycerides in the blood are 60-160 for men and 35-135 for women."- Tom Bohager, Everything You Need to Know About Enzymes to Treat Everything from Digestive Problems and Allergies to Migraines and Arthritis (Get the book.) |
 "The best amount of medium chain triglycerides to take is currently unknown. Athletes will not benefit from less than 50 grams during exercise; larger amounts may possibly help some, but may also impair performance if not combined with carbohydrate. Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Consuming medium chain triglycerides on an empty stomach can lead to gastrointestinal upset. Anyone with cirrhosis or other liver problems should not use medium chain triglycerides. Two reports suggest that MCT may raise serum cholesterol (p. 79) and/or triglycerides (p. 85)."- Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.) |
| "Consuming medium chain triglycerides on an empty stomach can lead to gastrointestinal upset (page 260). Anyone with cirrhosis (page 290) or other liver problems should check with a doctor before using MCT. Two reports suggest that MCT may raise serum cholesterol (page 223) and/or triglycerides (page 235).14,15 MCT is actually the preferred fatty acid source for cirrhotic patients, but only when used intermittently.16
MELATONIN _____
What is it?
Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates the human biological clock." - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) |
| "Most people consume adequate or excessive fat in their diets, so extra fat intake as medium chain triglycerides is unnecessary.
How Much Is Usually Taken?
The best amount of medium chain triglycerides to take is currently unknown. Athletes will not benefit from less than 50 grams during exercise; larger amounts may possibly help some, but may also impair performance if not combined with carbohydrate. Are There Any Side Effects or Interactions? Consuming medium chain triglycerides on an empty stomach can lead to gastrointestinal upset." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.) |
 "Also known as medium chain triglycerides (MCTs), medium chain fatty acids are known to increase metabolism, and promote weight loss, and immobilize yeast bacteria. If required, coconut oil raises basal body temperatures while increasing metabolism, which is great news for those suffering low thyroid functions, and those afflicted with Chronic Fatigue Syndrome.
Coconut oil is useful for the very young and the very old. It is one of the healthiest and safest oils. Unlike most oils, coconut oil will not oxidize upon heating. This makes coconut oil the ideal cooking oil."- Andreas Moritz, Timeless Secrets of Health & Rejuvenation: Unleash The Natural Healing Power That Lies Dormant Within You (Get the book.) |
 "PGX) þThis product provides pure PGX emulsified with medium chain triglycerides (MCTs). þProvides enhanced viscosity compared to other PGX products because of the MCTs. þLower dosages of PGX are required when using this form. þWhen strapped for time, traveling, or out for dinner, these soft gel capsules are the most convenient way to take PGX. þTake three to six capsules fifteen to twenty minutes before meals.
SlimStyles PGX Hard Gelatin Capsules (5 capsules = 2.5 grams of PGX) þSince so many capsules need to be consumed, we recommend other PGX products before this one."- Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon, Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control (Get the book.) "Monounsaturated fats and sources of medium chain triglycerides can help promote diet-induced thermogenesis and weight loss. þThe health benefits of green tea are due to the presence of molecules known as polyphenols or catechins, the most active of which is epigallocatechin gallate (EGCg). Green tea catechins at a dosage of 588mg per day produced an average weight loss of four pounds in one twelve-week study." - Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon, Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control (Get the book.) "Researchers concluded that "long-term substitution of medium chain triglycerides for long chain triglycerides [MCT for LCT] would produce weight loss if energy intake remained constant." So if you simply substitute coconut oil for sources of LCTs in your diet, you are going to lose weight. We recommend substituting coconut oil for butter and other oils to be used in salad dressings, spreads, and for low-temperature cooking. Thermogenic Formulas Herbal formulas containing mixtures of caffeine and ephedrine were once the most popular weight-loss products in the nutritional supplement industry." - Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon, Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control (Get the book.) |
| "One child with CF was reported to have a severe generalized dermatitis that resolved upon correction of zinc and fatty acid deficiencies by using a formula containing zinc (about 3 mg per day) and medium chain triglycerides (page 554) (amount not reported).22
Children with slowed growth associated with CF were found, in a preliminary study, to have overgrowth of bacteria in the small intestine compared to healthy children.23 There is as yet no evidence that elimination of this overgrowth will lead to improvement of CF symptoms.
Are there any side effects or interactions?" - Alan R. Gaby, M.D., Jonathan V. Wright, M.D., Forrest Batz, Pharm.D. Rick Chester, RPh., N.D., DipLAc. George Constantine, R.Ph., Ph.D. Linnea D. Thompson, Pharm.D., N.D., The Natural Pharmacy: Complete A-Z Reference to Natural Treatments for Common Health Conditions (Get the book.) |
| "And it tastes great.
The most important reasons why this drink mix provides the perfect way to start the day are that it is extremely filling and it exerts a tremendous blood sugar stabilizing effect. We have done our own intensive research on the SlimStyles Weight Loss Drink with our patients. To verify our results because they were so phenomenal, we had Sydney University's Glycemic Index Research Service (SUGIRS) perform an evaluation. As you can see below, the drink mix produces an incredible effect on stabilizing blood sugar levels for at least two hours." - Michael T. Murray and Michael R. Lyon, Hunger Free Forever: The New Science of Appetite Control (Get the book.) |
| "Treatment: A nutritionally complete dietary formulation with medium chain triglycerides such as Portagen (Mead Johnson & Co.) This is a formula consisting of maltodextrin, sodium casemate, medium chain triglycerides, corn oil and lecithin and supplying 20 kcal per oz. Three ounces should be given every four hours; in addition, should be given a pancreatic enzyme supplement and a multivitamin mineral supplement plus additional iron.
Question: What was the suggestive evidence for diagnosis of cystic fibrosis?" - Reginald C. Tsang, Nutrition During Infancy: Principles and Practice (Get the book.) |
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 "Coconut oil is composed primarily of "medium chain triglycerides," or MCTs. (Raw butter and cream have a significant amount of MCTs as well.) A great benefit of these fats is that they do not have to be processed by the liver to be converted into energy for the body. And coconut oil is very high in caprylic and lauric fatty acids. Both of these acids are antifungal, antibacterial, and antiviral—and these help fight the Candida yeast and other parasites!'2 I consume approximately 1 tbsp of coconut oil, two to three times per day. I take it, literally, right out of the jar."- Pat Sullivan, Wellness Piece by Piece: How a Successful Entrepreneur Discovered the Pieces to His Chronic Health Puzzle (Get the book.) |
 "Almost like adding
kindling (MCT) to a group of logs (LCT), medium chain triglycerides actually promote the biuning of the body's fat stores, which helps to encourage thermogenesis (making of heat) in humans.'" Cancer cells can be selectively destroyed by elevating the body temperature.
MCT has been shown to be a useful tool: () m the control of obesity () lowering serum cholesterol
{) as a concentrated and readily available source of energy 0 helps to prevent immime suppression in critically ill people"^ ^ maintains body (visceral) protein stores during wound recovery.""- Patrick Quillin, Beating Cancer with Nutrition (Get the book.) |
| "Coconut oil is an extremely healthy, plant derived source of healthy saturated fats that's made up of medium chain triglycerides. Coconut oil provides slowly digested, stable calories that won't spike your blood sugar and will help satiate your hunger for hours. It also tastes absolutely wonderful. The key is to purchase unrefined, unprocessed Coconut oil, which is not always easy to find. You may have to buy it online." - Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.) "Instead, these medium chain triglycerides are burned like a slow, steady carbohydrate, providing steady, sustained energy that doesn't spike blood sugar levels or produce an exaggerated insulin response. As a result, coconut oil is ideal for diabetics, although if you make such a statement to most doctors, they would vehemently argue against it. But most medical professionals simply haven't researched coconut oil enough to know these things. Remember, it wasn't long ago that the American Heart Association warned people to avoid practically all oils - even heart-healthy omega-3 oils!" - Mike Adams, Grocery Warning: How to recognize and avoid the groceries that cause cancer, diabetes, heart disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure, and other common diseases (Get the book.) |
| "LCT is difficult to absorb and requires special bile acids and absorption pathways in the lymphatic ducts.111 medium chain triglycerides (MCT) are much easier to absorb and are quickly burned in the human system. MCTs are primarily found in coconut oil and smaller amounts in other nuts. Almost like adding kindling (MCT) to a group of logs (LCT), medium chain triglycerides actually promote the burning of the body's fat stores, which helps to encourage thermogenesis (making of heat) in humans.112 Cancer cells can be selectively destroyed by elevating the body temperature." - Patrick Quillin, PhD,RD,CNS, Beating Cancer with Nutrition (Get the book.) |
| "Consuming medium chain triglycerides on an empty stomach can lead to gastrointestinal upset. Anyone with cirrhosis or other liver problems should not use medium chain triglycerides. Two reports suggest that MCT may raise serum cholesterol (p. 79) and/or triglycerides (p. 85).14'15
Melatonin
Melatonin is a natural hormone that regulates the human biological clock. Double-blind research with young adults shows that melatonin facilitates sleep (p. 105)." - Schuyler W. Lininger, Jr. DC, The Natural Pharmacy: Complete Home Reference to Natural Medicine (Get the book.) |
| "Health 800-935-8743), ginseng, kelp, homeopathic preparations for stimulating thyroid
function, exercise, chromium picolinate, L-camitine and/or medium chain triglycerides (MCT) will slowly bring thyroid function up to normal. People who consume kelp, or sea vegetables, often have healthier thyroid functions, which indicates that sea vegetables or kelp tablets should be consumed by cancer patients. Here is another area of "simple solutions for major problems".
9) MALDIGESTION
After a lifetime of high fat, high sugar, overeating, too much alcohol, stress, dmgs, indigestible foods (i.e." - Patrick Quillin, Beating Cancer with Nutrition (Get the book.) |
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