Effects of MCTs on Atherosclerosis and Aging

[Löwenherz]

Effects of MCTs on Atherosclerosis and Aging

MCTs = Medium Chain Triglycerides, as found in coconuts

http://www.nutritionreview.org/library/mcts.php

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[sabertooth]

It is possible that I consume more MCTs in the form of coconut fat, than any other human being on earth. I think I am averaging about 100 grams of coconut fat each day.
I wish I could get involved in some of these studies to follow my long term results. So far I feel more youthful, vibrant, and healthy than I did as a teenager. Perhaps I have found the fountain of youth.

I believe that MCTs have allowed me to develop a fat burning metabolism that enables me to burn about half a pound of lamb fat each day as my primary fuel source.

[Löwenherz]

It is possible that I consume more MCTs in the form of coconut fat, than any other human being on earth. I think I am averaging about 100 grams of coconut fat each day.
I wish I could get involved in some of these studies to follow my long term results. So far I feel more youthful, vibrant, and healthy than I did as a teenager. Perhaps I have found the fountain of youth.

I believe that MCTs have allowed me to develop a fat burning metabolism that enables me to burn about half a pound of lamb fat each day as my primary fuel source.

WOW!   

Maybe I'm eating even more coconut MCTs than you, hehe. It's definetely one of the most healthy foods for my body. And it improves my raw protein digestion dramatically. Whereas beef and lamb fat always give me problems.. Coconut products make me happy and optimistic.

So, let's play guinea pigs, happy guinea pigs.

Should you die from a MCT overdose, please inform me beforehand!

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[aLptHW4k4y]

What about SCFAs? Those must be the real powerful stuff, if MCTs are already so much better than LCTs
There is some SCFAs in butter, and some are produced from fermenting fiber in the colon.

[svrn]

where do you guys get your coconut fat from? Straight from the coconut or from a jar? If so what brand do you use?

[Löwenherz]

where do you guys get your coconut fat from? Straight from the coconut or from a jar? If so what brand do you use?

Fresh mature coconuts are always the best option, IMO. Just put the white meat into a strong centrifugal juicer to make coconut cream.

Sabertooth eats raw coconut butter from Artisana, if I remember correctly. Be aware that most coconut products sold in jars or other containers are usually NOT raw.

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[Löwenherz]

What about SCFAs? Those must be the real powerful stuff, if MCTs are already so much better than LCTs
There is some SCFAs in butter, and some are produced from fermenting fiber in the colon.

Yes, Nora Gedgaudas and many other "experts" believe that SCFAs in butter are very benefical. As long as you have zero problems with dairy (which is seldom) butter could be a convenient source of fat.

I get hay fever and 2.286 other problems from butter, unfortunately.

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[svrn]

mature coconuts are not available around me. Is the artisina butter truly raw?