MCT and LCT metabolism and transit time

[personman]

Does anyone out there know what the difference in transit time is between the chain lengths of Fatty acids? In numbers(ie. x-amount of MCTs takes, on average, y-amount of time---and for LCTs and SCTs also)? What ratio would be optimal for a bodybuilding afficianado? Should each meal contain a mixture of types? If so what mixture and under what conditions should the different Triglycerides be mixed???

[cliff]

MCTs and SCTs are digested by active diffusion and require no bile so I'm ubder the assumption they digest a decent amount faster.  How fast tho I do not know, it should be noted though that you can't really store MCTs or SCTs which could be a good or bad thing depending on your goals.

[achillezzz]

holy fuck dont go that deep son..........

[personman]

Thanks for the info. Still the question remains: what time for what amount under what conditions? LCFAs don't metabolize as well but...sustainable enrgy source(Vince Gironda claims 6 hours "Fats"-not specifying LCFAs). AS to going deep, thats the name of the game.

[cliff]

It doesn't really matter, if your trying to lose weight or fuel up before a workout go for the SCT/MCT.  If your trying to gain or want long burning fuel go for the LCT

[achillezzz]

It doesn't really matter, if your trying to lose weight or fuel up before a workout go for the SCT/MCT.  If your trying to gain or want long burning fuel go for the LCT

Where can I learn all this stuff I never heard about that?
Provide a link or anything I want to study this!

[cliff]

Where can I learn all this stuff I never heard about that?
Provide a link or anything I want to study this!

Just google short chain triglycerides, medium chain triglycerides etc.  Lots of info.