It is mainly obtained by decomposition and fractionation of coconut oil.

The melting point of medium-chain fatty acids (MCFA) is lower than that of long-chain fatty acids (LCFA).

The molecular weight of MCT is smaller than LCT, and its hydrolysis is faster than LCT.

The absorption of MCT by human body does not stimulate the secretion of pancreatic juice, and it is hydrolyzed quickly/completely in the intestinal cavity, as fast as glucose. NCT is mainly absorbed in the form of fatty acids, and rarely in the form of monoglycerides. In the absence of bile salt/pancreatic lipase, most MCT can be absorbed by triglycerides. These triglycerides are hydrolyzed by lipase in intestinal cells.

MCFA- portal vein system entrance-liver-combination of soluble fat form and plasma protein-transport-liver metabolism-ketogenesis (greater than LCT)

Function: Strengthen calcium/magnesium/amino acid absorption. And is widely apply to patients with fat malabsorption, such as patient with impaired fat digestion/absorption/transportation. But it cannot be used for patients with diabetes/ketosis/acidosis/cirrhosis.

Nuts/vegetable oils contain unsaturated fats:

ω-3/ω-6/ω-9/ saturated fat

Almond oil 26% 65% 9%

Corn oil 59% 24% 17%

Coconut oil 3% 6% 9 1%

Evening primrose oil 8 1% 1 1% 8

Linseed oil 57% 18% 16% 9%

Hazelnut oil 15% 76% 7%

Melia azedarach 1% 20% 4 1% 20%

Olive oil 8% 82% 10%

Pumpkin oil 15% 42% 34% 9%

Safflower oil 79% 13% 8%

Sesame oil 4 1% 46% 13%

Sunflower seed oil 69% 19%

Walnut oil 8% 5 1% 28% 16%

Wheat germ oil 5% 50% 25% 18%

Butter 10% 29% 6 1%

Olive oil 13% 73%

Vegetable margarine 55% 20% 25%

Chemical oxygen demand 57% 16% 27%

Haddock 2 1% 34%

Tuna 40%, 40% and 20%

European flounder (fish) 34% 38% 28%

Mackerel 32% 4 1% 27%

Salmon 30% 43% 27%

Sardines 22% 57% 2 1%

Brazil nuts 40%, 35% and 25%

Peanut 30%, 50% and 20%

Almond 20% 72% 8%

Sunflower seed 67% 2 1% 12%

Sesame 45% 40% 15%

Avocado 8% 80% 12%

Cottage cheese 63% 1 1% 25%

Cheddar cheese 33% 2 1% 47%

Camembert cheese 33% 2 1% 46%

Whole milk 5%, 30% and 65%

Skim milk 5%, 30% and 65%

Milk chocolate 3% 34% 63%

Chocolate biscuits 8% 39% 53%

Beef 17% 48% 35%

Pork 10% 48% 42%

Bacon 9% 48% 43%

Sausage 9% 48% 43%

Mutton 7% 4 1% 52%

Chicken 6% 49% 45%