ketogenic medium-chain triglycerides

**Ketogenic medium-chain triglycerides** are specialized dietary formulations or supplements consisting primarily of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), often from sources such as caprylic acid (C8) and capric acid (C10), used to rapidly induce and maintain ketosis for therapeutic purposes. Their key mechanism is the ability to bypass regular fat absorption pathways, being directly transported via the portal vein to the liver, where they convert quickly into ketone bodies. This property enables the body to generate ketones efficiently without the need for strict carbohydrate restriction or fasting. Ketogenic MCTs are mainly used as part of dietary therapies for drug-resistant epilepsy, especially in children, and are being researched for neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's. Compared to traditional ketogenic diets, MCT-based ketogenic regimens allow a higher intake of carbohydrates and protein, improving palatability and adherence, while lowering the risk of certain side effects like hypoglycemia and constipation[1][2][3][4][5].

Brand names

Captex 1000Captex1000Captex-1000Captex 8000Captex8000Captex-8000

Other names

MCT ketogenic formulationMCT oil ketogenic preparationmedium-chain triglyceride ketogenic dietMCTKD