What makes the fats in coconut oil and MCT oil so unique to our body. You will learn how differently these medium chain fats are digested when compared to what we've been taught.

1. The Metabolic Difference
of Eating Coconut and MCT
Oil
Dr. Alexander Rinehart, DC, MS, CNS
http://www.DrAlexRinehart.com

2. Fat Intake Is Changing
 Saturated fats make up 35% of total fat intake in the US
 Intake of medium chain saturated fats is relatively low in the
US (but increasing)
 Guidelines have allowed for increase in fat but still call for
limited intake of saturated fats
 Does not designate which type of saturated fat should be limited
(short, medium, or long-chain?)
 Short and Medium Chain Fats are Metabolized COMPLETELY
differently than Long Chain Saturated Fats!
 Medium Chain Fats are Rich in Coconut Oil, Palm Oil, and MCT
Oil

3. Why Eat Fat?
 Fat is important for brain & nerve health
 Brain is comprised predominantly of fat
 When converted to ketones, fat is an efficient &
protective energy source
 Sugar leads to oxidative stress & inflammation
 Other fats like Polyunsaturated Fat-rich Soybean
and Corn Oil may be metabolically unstable

4. Medium Chain Fat Metabolism
 Do Not Need Bile Acids or Pancreatic Lipase
 Use Portal Vein (travel directly to liver) instead of
Lymphatic
 Do Not Need Cholesterol to be transported around
the body in the blood (Long chain fats do require
cholesterol)
 Do Not Need Carnitine to Enter Mitochondria (where
they are burned for fuel)

5. Benefits of Unique Metabolism
 Turned into Ketones (not glucose)
Ketones are the only alternative fuel source
the brain can utilize aside from glucose
 6.8 kcal/gram as compared to 9kcal/gram
for other fats
 Support Burning of Fat (and Weight Loss)
 Excess circulates until burned as fuel, is NOT
stored in fat tissue

8. Conclusion
 US Dietary Guidelines for Americans leave
out recommendations for Medium Chain
Fats from Coconut, Palm and MCT oil
despite their unique metabolism.
 Despite instructions to limit saturated
fats, Americans should still consider
consuming coconut, palm and MCT oil.

9.  To read the full discussion please visit:
http://dralexrinehart.com/nutritio
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