If I would like to provide energy to a brain using dietary MCT's in humans, which MCT would be most efficient for doing that, the C8 or C10-containing MCT's? Are there any known biochemical or physiological differences at all between the two?
There are no great differences between the two MCT. Usually C8:0 (caprylic acid) are more used for supposed antimicrobial effects.
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C8 MCTs produce much more ketone bodies than C10 MCTs and show potential in Alzheimer's disease. Furthermore, C8 MCTs have a spectacular effect on gut health (see article as included) and strongly induce anti-oxidaitve enzymes in vivo. All in one molecule....Great stuff!
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