MCT Gold is 100% medium chain triglycerides oil.

MCTs are known as "carbo-lipid" for good reason since they prevent muscle loss and increase lean body mass. MCTs, therefore are a nutrient with great value for those in endurance training and the "body culture".

Medium chain triglycerides are actually not carbohydrates. MCTs are important fatty acids that provide energy exactly as do carbohydrates. Also known as caprylic and capric acids, MCTs function differently from conventional fats, in that less fat is absorbed in the body. During intense exercise, MCTs prevent the breakdown of muscle tissue since they produce the so-called ketones, which are used directly by the muscle to produce energy and reduce muscle loss. Conventional fats do not produce many ketones. In addition, MCTs are quickly absorbed and circulate in the bloodstream, and they do not produce fatigue as is common with the consumption of simple sugars.

This product is now bottled in an opaque high density polyethylene, made from non-leachable food grade materials. HDPE bottles are particularly suited for the product because molecules of HDPE have fewer branches and side chains which leads to higher density and smaller pores. This makes it an effective barrier to contain medium chain triglycerides within the bottle.

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47-0817 Ultimate Nutrition MCT Gold 33.8 oz Nutrition Facts Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (15ml) Amount Per Serving % Daily Value* Medium Chain Diglycerides 14  g   *Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Percent by weight typical analysis: Caprylic Acid (C8:0) 67% Capric Acid (10:0) 33% Ingredients: 100% Medium Chain Diglycerides (MCT) Recommended Use: It is important to establish your individual dose gradually, over time. Doses by bodyweight: up to 140 lbs. one tablespoon daily. 141 lbs. - 190 lbs. one to two tablespoons daily. over 190 lbs. 2 to 3 tablespoons daily. If you notice any errors in the information above, please let us know. If you have further questions about this product, please contact Ultimate Nutrition at 1-860-409-7100 ext 1 The nutrition facts listed above are supplied as a courtesy to our customers. The nutrition facts were current and accurate to the best of our knowledge at the time they were entered. Manufacturers often change formulas or ingredients without notifying us. We do our best to keep them as up to date as possible, however Netrition.com will not be held responsible for any differences between what is listed on our web site and what is listed on the product that you receive. If you need to be 100% certain of the ingredients currently being shipped, we recommend that you call or email our customer service department to check the shelf of current stock.

MCTs are unique in that, in the presence of carbohydrates, they can be turned into energy inside the mitochondria, the powerhouses of energy production in the cell. Conventional fats can be burned only after the carbohydrate reservoir of the cell has been depleted. This has important implications in that the burning of MCTs in the presence of carbohydrates spares glycogen and, hence, production of ketones. Both prolong endurance for training and stamina. Medium chain triglycerides also improve the absorption of amino acids, which are critical for muscle tissue repair. Furthermore, MCTs also improve the absorption of calcium and magnesium. These minerals are needed for carbohydrate and amino acid metabolism to improve muscle contraction response time. MCTs are digested immediately after ingestion as they are hydrolyzed by the enzyme lipase, which is present in the saliva. Additionally, energy released by the digestion and metabolism of MCTs is converted in the body into heat by a process called thermogenesis, which favorably affects the basal rate of metabolism. When the body converts energy into heat, the metabolism increases and, in turn, leads to fat loss.