Coconut MCT Oil

Niulife Coconut MCT Oil provides a fast and powerful source of energy from fats, not sugar, to supercharge your workouts without having to use glucose as a fuel source. MCTs convert ketones and are rapidly absorbed and metabolised, giving you fast access to clean energy and focus within minutes of ingestion.

100% Coconut based Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) MCT consists of Caprylic (C8) 60% and Capric (C10) 40%.

Use in coffee, tea, smoothies, as a salad dressing, a dipping oil or straight from a spoon.

A sudden increase in ingestion may cause digestive upset. For best effect take 1 tablespoon directly before athletic training and gradually build to 4 tablespoons or until you stop seeing benefits. Suitable for low carb and ketogenic diets.

Most MCT oils come from large corporate plantations that destroy rainforests, but Niulife coconut MCT oil is 100% coconut derived, meaning it's better for small farmers, better for the orangutans and better for the earth.

So, firstly why should I be adding MCTs into my diet?

There are many reasons -

They act as brain fuel; assisting with cognitive performance, memory and overall brain health.
They provide long-lasting energy. MCTs are turned into ketones (fuel), travelling directly to the liver for quicker absorption and utilisation as energy, more efficient than glucose.
They encourage the body to use the ketones instead of glucose and can help assist muscle growth.
MCTs improve physical performance when exercising and can act as a pre-workout.
Assists in weight loss, MCTs are absorbed instantly and don’t get stored as fat.
MCTs make you feel fuller for longer and helps stop the sugar cravings.
They have antioxidant properties that help speed up metabolism.
They support gut health & reduce inflammation in the body.
Some research suggests they can prevent cognitive disorders such as Alzheimer’sdisease and can help treat diabetes.

What exactly are MCTs (Medium-chain triglycerides)?

Firstly, Triglycerides are a type of fat that circulates in your blood. Your body makes triglycerides or gets them from the foods you eat.

The ‘chain’ refers to the length of carbon atoms, or ‘fractions’ of each fat molecule.

MCTs are between six and twelve carbons in length. There are short, medium and long-chain triglycerides.

Is the length of the chain important?

Yes. The shorter the chain or lower number of carbon atoms means they are absorbed by the body differently . They go through the gut wall directly into the liver without stopping along the way - producing energy faster. MCTs produce energy molecules of ketones rather than glucose, making them a healthy fat and a better energy source. This demonstrates that not all fats are the same.


Can I get my MCTs by just eating the virgin coconut oil I have in my pantry?

Yes, but it’s not that cut and dry.

The main difference between virgin coconut oil and the MCT oil derived from coconut, is how it's processed in the body. MCTs make up 55%- 65% of virgin coconut oil and the rest of the oil is a combination of saturated and unsaturated fats. The two types of MCT carbon atoms commonly extracted from coconut oil for MCT oil are C8 caprylic and C10 capric carbon atoms, or fatty acids.

You can consume virgin coconut oil for MCT benefits, however, you will need to increase your intake to get the same benefits as a small amount of MCT oil. The recommended dose of MCT oil is 1 to 4 tablespoons a day, so you will be consuming more unnecessary saturated fat.

Virgin coconut oil, is delicious in cooking & baking. You get the rich coconut taste, as well as the added benefit of using a healthy fat. It is also great for body care.

So, if you are looking to benefit from its extensive health benefits, without the fear of adding fat into your diet, it is well worth adding MCTs to your daily routine.