MCT oil is cool stuff for a ketogenic diet. Your liver will convert it almost directly into ketones. This can give you an energy boost or more “keto clarity” – the enhanced mental state that accompanies deep ketosis. The extra ketones can also help get you into ketosis faster and potentially raise your tolerance for carbs. However, MCT oil does not directly help with weight loss. It’s more of an added bonus if you’re already in ketosis.
MCT oil can also cause…” the runs.” Take more than your body likes and you will spend a lot of time on the toilet. Starting a ketogenic diet can often mess with bowels anyway. Therefore, we do not recommend using MCT oil when starting Keto or Keto Chow, specifically. If you’ve been doing keto chow for a while then you can start incorporating MCT oil if you like. Most people can’t handle more than 40ml a day even after doing keto for years.
Versions prior to Keto Chow 1.9 had instructions to use MCT oil. You may still find traces of that on the blog and other locations.
Another issue with MCT oil is that it tends to cause problems with the lipid system (lipoproteins and triglycerides, etc.). This was actually one of the things that Chris tested in the 100 Days of Keto Chow experiment. When he introduced MCT oil, it lowered HDL (bad) and raised triglycerides (also bad). The full analysis of the experiment with graphs and data can be found here.
What about Peanut oil?
it’s mostly poly-unsaturated: https://old.ketochow.xyz/experiment-results/nme-fatty-acid-composition-effects-biomarkers/
What about regular coconut oil?
What about coconut oil?
Can you use it? Sure. Should you use it? That’s entirely your choice. If you do decide to use coconut oil it has to be mixed the same way that butter is done
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I really like using mtc oil but I am unsure about how much to use and if I use it alone or with avocado oil or heavy cream.
it’s a 1:1 replacement for any other oil. If you use 15ml of MCT you’d use 15ml LESS of whatever other oil you were wanting to use.
Is it ok to use MCT oil for all of your fat source if you don’t have a problem with it? I need it to do that to me ? I’ve been using it in combination with AO but I hadn’t thought about using it alone.
I tried that, you can read my experience on https://old.ketochow.xyz/experiment-results/nme-fatty-acid-composition-effects-biomarkers/
I also mix in 1 teaspoon of Blackseed oil because it is so beneficial for the body
I am curious to know if the lowering of HDL and rising of Triglycerides was due to the combination of MCT and Avocado oil together, and not necessarily MCT oil alone? Do you know if MCT oil alone would have this negative effect on the lipid system?
To the best of my knowledge, the ONLY research of that kind is the experiment I did on https://old.ketochow.xyz/experiment-results/100-days-of-keto-chow-results/
I just bought first bundle. I have high cholesterol the bad kind. Partly due to my diet, Partly genetic. I bought a small container of heavy whipping cream. I also bought large nature’s way mct oil off Amazon. I’m still feeling unsteady about all of this but I want to lose weight and be healthier. (Duh,right). Looking forward to listening to your live stream tonight at 930et.
Has anyone tried cocoa butter or macadamia nut oil in these? How much did you use as compared to other fats?
We have not personally tried those, but I know there have been people on our Keto Chow Support Group. I’d suggest asking there and see what response you get https://www.facebook.com/groups/ketochowsupport/