What makes MCTs special?

MCTs (Medium-Chain Triglycerides) are a type of healthy fat that your body absorbs quickly and uses for energy instead of storing as fat. They are easy to digest and are great for boosting physical energy and brain power.

Looking to try MCTs?
Our team recommends:

• Melrose MCT Original Kick Start Liquid – Mr Vitamins
• Tropeaka MCT Oil Powder – Mr Vitamins

Where can you find MCTs besides coconut oil?

• Palm Kernel Oil
  This oil is similar to coconut oil and also high in MCTs. Just make sure it’s cold-pressed and not hydrogenated. Avoid palm oil (from the fruit pulp), as it’s not the same and can be unhealthy.

• Dairy Products
  Milk from cows, goats, and sheep contains MCTs. Sheep’s milk is the richest, with about 25% MCTs and more nutrients like calcium and protein. It’s also easier to digest. Sheep’s milk yoghurt is a great alternative if you can’t find the milk itself.

• Sheep’s Milk Cheeses
  Delicious cheeses like Roquefort (France), Pecorino (Italy), Feta (Greece), and Manchego (Spain) are made from sheep’s milk and provide MCTs while being gentle on digestion.

What about other fats?

• Good Fats:

  • MCTs (medium-chain fats) from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and certain dairy.
  • Monounsaturated fats from olive oil and macadamia oil.
  • Ghee (clarified butter), rich in short-chain fats and very easy to digest.

• Fats to Limit:

  • Polyunsaturated oils like sunflower, safflower, soy, and corn oil.
  • Canola oil (created from rapeseed), which is genetically modified and controversial.

Why Ghee is great?

Ghee is a traditional fat that’s 96% absorbed by the body. It’s made up of short-chain fatty acids and has a balanced fat profile. It’s easy on digestion and has been part of healthy diets for centuries.

The bottom line

MCTs are healthy, easy-to-digest fats that can help with energy, weight management, and even brain health. Whether you get them from coconut oil, palm kernel oil, sheep’s milk, yoghurt, or traditional cheeses — they’re a great addition to your diet.