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The Benefits of Coconut and MCT Oils

Coconut oil is the primary source of MCT’s (medium chain triglycerides), a type of saturated fats and contains approximately 42% lauric acid, 7% caprylic acids and 5% capric acid, in addition to the MCT’s, coconut oil also contains LCT’s (long chain triglycerides), mostly found in fish, avocado, nuts, seeds and olive oil.

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