MCT Oil
by Metagenics · Liquid
Supplement facts from the label of MCT Oil by Metagenics: Calories 90 Calorie(s), Total Fat 10 Gram(s), Medium-Chain Triglycerides 10 Gram(s).
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Per serving | % DV | Upper limit (adults) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 90 Calorie(s) | — | — |
| Total Fat | 10 Gram(s) | 13% | — |
| └ Saturated Fat | 10 Gram(s) | 50% | — |
| Medium-Chain Triglycerides (Capric Acid Triglyceride, Caprylic Acid Triglyceride) | 10 Gram(s) | — | — |
Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals. Compared only where the unit converts and the limit applies to the form on the label.
On the label
For: Vegetarian · Adult (18 - 50 Years) · Women (not pregnant or lactating) · Gluten Free
Claim types: Nutrient · All Other · Structure/Function
Formula re: Contains: Metagenics MCT Oil provides over 90% caprylic (C8) and capric (C10) acid triglycerides.
Formulation re: Other: Emerging science suggests that medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) may benefit the body in numerous ways. MCT may help support cognitive health and certain cognitive processes, and pre-clinical research suggests that MCT may benefit mitochondrial function. MCT supplementation temporarily increases levels of ketones, which may serve as an alternative energy source in the brain and in muscle. Supplemen
Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions: MCT Oil is a flavorless, odorless dietary supplement that can be easily added to food or beverages for convenience. Add to a salad, mix with a shake, or take alone for 10 grams of MCT per serving. Directions: Take 2-3 servings per day or as recommended by your healthcare practitioner.
Formulation re: Does NOT Contain: This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan: This product is non-GMO, gluten-free, and vegetarian.
Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications: Warning: Not to be taken if pregnant or nursing.
This page repeats what the label says and the official upper limits for healthy adults. It is not medical advice: ask a doctor, pharmacist or registered dietitian about your own intake, especially if you are pregnant, take medicines or have a health condition.
Label data: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements, Dietary Supplement Label Database (dsld.od.nih.gov), public domain. Upper limits: NIH ODS Fact Sheets for Health Professionals (values from the Institute of Medicine, Food and Nutrition Board).