MCTs are medium-chain triglycerides, a supplement made from saturated fats. In a ketogenic diet, fats are broken down into ketones which is the primary source of energy. 

Meanwhile, the consumption of MCTs can reduce body weight and fat mass in adults and provide better digestion and metabolism. Benefits of MCT oil on Keto are:

• Boosting energy: MCT enables faster digestion. MCT oil consumption has shown to give a healthy boost to many bodily processes. Its effect on thermogenesis can help obesity by increasing energy expenditure and reducing craving.

• Cognitive functioning: MCTs helps in improving brain function by rapidly breaking down fats into ketones within our body. The ketones are the main fuel of the brain during a keto diet. The MCTs can positively affect synaptic stability and can promote protein synthesis in the brain. 

• Weight loss: The MCT oil helps in losing weight by burning more calories through the digestion process. MCT oil also support weight loss by increasing fullness, fat loss, energy-burning, ketone production and by improving your gut environment.

MCTs can be easily added to your diet through the intake of coconut oil, cheese, butter or yogurt.