I never heard of MCT (Medium Chain Triglycerides) oil before seeing it mentioned in some earlier posts on this forum, but I liked what I read. After a quick googling to learn more, the idea of supplementing a standard Master-Cleanse (Master Cleanse) with MCT oil is attractive to me.

As I understand it, MCT gets absorbed directly by the liver. This bypasses the gut digestive system (enzymes), and so seems consistent with Master-Cleanse philosophy. Because it converts directly to ACT, the cellular energy-storing protein, MCT might result in more energy (i.e, less fatigue) for the faster, and might encourage more fat-burning and weight loss (maybe desirable for some folks, maybe undesirable for others, maybe irrelevant for yet others -- in which case, don't use it, just stick to the basic protocol, as you like).

I am going to try it. I have not liked the low energy I have experienced on other MCs, and I would be happy with enhanced weight loss, too. (yes, I have read ALL the FAQ, thank you.) What dosage MCT, however?

Internet searches told me:

i) clinical trials of 15 to 28 ml /day over 12 weeks result in significant weight loss (8 lbs) when MCT replaces the same amount of fat given as olive oil to a control group.

ii) weight-lifter sites recommend 60 ml /day in 4 equal doses for lean muscle retention and fat loss when working out. People are actually gaining weight in muscle mass compared to control groups at this dosage -- that's just from product literature blurb, so take it or leave it.

iii) 15ml of MCT is 1 Tablespoon and about 100 calories. So, 60 ml would be 4 Tablespoons and 400 calories.

iv) Maple syrup is about 840 calories /cup. A 10 oz. Master-Cleanse drink is made with 2 tablespoons (1/8 of a cup) maple syrup. So, MC drinks are about 105 calories per drink. The MC protocol is for "up to" 12 drinks per day (1260 calories).

With that info, I can make an educated guess at what might be appropriate.

Say, I start out at 10 drinks per day (at 10 oz/drink thats 100 oz = 3.25 quarts total). I'd like then to get (this is arbitrary), say, 200 calories from MCT and roughly 800 calories from the maple syrup. My bulk recipe for one day, then would be,

20 tablespoon lemon juice = 10 oz. = 1.25 cups
2 tablespoons MCT oil
16 tablespoons maple syrup = 1 cup
1 teaspoon cayenne

which I then mix up with water to 3 quarts or so (bit more, actually).


So, that is what I propose to do for my next MC (modified), which I plan to start next weekend. I would like to hear other people experience in combining MCT with MC. Have you tried it? What quantities did you take? What was your experience on the fast?

Peace out.