What are the benefits of consuming monounsaturated fatty acids and MCTs?
Monounsaturated fats are the healthy fats found in oils such as olive oil. Along with polyunsaturated fats, they aid in maintaining a healthy heart and reducing the risk of high triglycerides, heart attack and stroke. It is important to have high amounts of monounsaturated and polyunsaturated fatty acids in the diet to balance the high amounts of trans and saturated fats often consumed. Medium chain triglycerides or MCTs are easily digested and absorbed fatty acids that are used for energy and may promote fat-burning (thermogenesis). MCTs have also been used in various digestive disorders and as a nutritional support in individuals suffering from chronic disease. MCTs may complement the beneficial effects of other fats such as ALA, polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats.
