MCT oil is a 100% medium chain fatty acid oil.
The main types of fatty acids we normally consume are as follows
| Types of fatty acids | Features | Foods included |
| Short-chain fatty acids | ・Quickly decomposes and absorbs・Less likely to accumulate as body fat・Other health effects are recognized | ・Dairy products such as milk・Vinegar |
| Medium-chain fatty acids | ・Quickly decomposes and absorbs・Less likely to accumulate as body fat・Other health effects are recognized | ・MCT Oil・Coconut oil・Palm oil・Breast milk |
| Long-chain fatty acids | ・Takes longer to metabolize and digest than short/medium chain fatty acids・Easy to accumulate as body fat | ・Edible oil in general・Margarine |
| n-3 unsaturated fatty acids (omega-3) | ・Takes longer to metabolize and digest than short/medium chain fatty acids・ It is hard to accumulate as fat in the body | ・Salmon, tuna, mackerel・Crustaceans・Flaxseed oil |
So each type of fatty acid has its own characteristics and different foods that contain it.
Why CBD oil is diluted with MCT oil?
If you check the ingredient list of CBD oil, you will find that most products are diluted with MCT oil or coconut oil. Medium-chain fatty acids, which are expected to be absorbed quickly, are a good diluent of CBD oil. In fact, only a small amount of CBD oil is absorbed by the body when consumed in 100% of its original concentration.
But when consumed in conjunction with medium-chain fatty acids, it encourages the connection between fat cells and CBD, resulting in a higher absorption rate and faster benefits.
The best combination of CBD and MCT oil.
Of all the oils that contain medium chain fatty acids, MCT oil is the one with the highest content. As mentioned above, MCT oil is made up of 100% medium chain fatty acids. Compared to coconut oil, which has a higher content of medium-chain fatty acids, MCT oil can be expected to be more effective. In addition, MCT oil is almost tasteless and odorless, which makes it easier to add flavors and find your favorite items. When choosing a tincture, please be sure to check the ingredients list for MCT oil.
