Mct Ketone Energy (450 ml)

Caprylic Acid Formula for Metabolism & Energy Production Source of medium-chain fatty acids, which support energy production in the body at a cellular level Provides 14 grams of Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs) per tablespoon Derived from coconut or African oil palm Convenient liquid formula MCT Ketone Energy provides 14 grams of MCTs per tablespoon to support metabolism and energy production. Also known as octanoic acid, caprylic acid is an eight-carbon MCT that is naturally found in coconut and palm kernel oil.1 Because it is rapidly absorbed, directly transported to the liver, and easily crosses the mitochondrial membrane to undergo β-oxidation, caprylic acid is an efficient fuel source that is unlikely to be stored as adipose tissue.1 Acute intake of 10 g of caprylic acid has also been shown to increase ketone body formation, which are normally produced by the liver when glucose availability is low, such as during fasting or strenuous exercise. In addition to providing energy to tissues such as the heart and muscles, ketone bodies become the major alternative fuel source in the brain when glucose availability declines.4 A clinical trial reported that caprylic acid was the most ketogenic MCT when compared to coconut oil, capric acid (C10:0) or a combination of oils.2 It has also been suggested that MCTs support energy production and exercise performance by regulating mitochondrial function and carbohydrate utilization, and may contribute to negative energy balance by increasing energy expenditure.^5-9 REFERENCES 1. Mumme, K, Stonehouse, W. J Acad Nutr Diet. 2015, 115(2): 249-63. 2. Vandenberghe, C, St-Pierre, V, Pierotti, T, Fortier, M, Castellano, CA, Cunnane, SC. Curr Dev Nutr 2017, 1: 1-5. 3. Newman, JC, Verdin, E. Trends Endocrinol Metab. 2014, 25(1): 42-52. 4. Hashim, SA, VanItallie, TB. J Lipid Res. 2014, 55(9): 1818-26. 5. Wang, Y, Liu, Z, Han, Y, Xu, J, Huang, W, Li, Z. PLoS One. 2018, 13(2): E0191182. 6. Nosaka, N, Suzuki, Y, Nagatoishi, A, Kasai, M, Wu, J, Taguchi, M. J Nutr Sci Vitaminol (Tokyo). 2009, 55(2): 120-5. 7. St-Onge, MP, Jones, PJ. J Nutr. 2002, 132(3): 329-32. 8. St-Onge, MP, Jones, PJH. Int J Obes. 2003, 27(12): 1565-71. 9. St-Onge, MP, Ross, R, Parsons, WD, Jones, PJH. Obes Res. 2003, 11(3): 395-402.