Re: Fasting with MCT Oil (Coconut oil)

actually that is incorrect. MCT oil (medium chain triglycerides) is directly digested in the liver and completely different than other oils which is why i suggested it specifically.

"MCT's are more easily and rapidly digested than other types of fats, as they require lower amounts of enzymes and bile acids for intestinal absorption. MCT's are metabolized very quickly in the liver and are reported to encourage an increase in energy expenditure, while decreasing fat storage."

without getting into the Science of MCT oil is easily and rapidly converted to ketones, the only other "body" food (other than glucose). The liver directly converts MCT oil into ketones which are directly absorbed as "food", like glucose.

MCT oil is being used as a treatment for alzhiemers and parkison's and other related illnesses as these illnesses resemble a sort of diabetes of the brain. Ketones provide the nurishment needed to keep the brain functioning.

You need glucose or ketones to survive. you can survive on either. Meaning if you did not ingest ANY food that ends up as glucose you would still live.

Thinking that taking large doses of insulin spiking sugars is easy on your body is misguided. Would you feed yourself on a diet of sugar? There are definite advatages, from what i can tell from substituting Sugar with an MCT oil. Tweet