MCT Oil (Coconut Derived)

Actions: Anti-fungal, Anti-bacterial, Moisturizing

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MCT oil, the supplement we know and love. It can often be found in smoothies or even bulletproof coffee. The name (MCT) stands for medium-chain triglyceride. MCT oil contains medium-length chains of fats called triglycerides. Due to their shorter length, MCTs are easily digested and may have health benefits linked to the way the body processes these fats¹.

MCT oil is most commonly extracted from coconut oil, and that's what is used in Xula formulas. Coconut oil is said to have a nearly endless list of benefits. From adding flavor to dishes, protecting against the sun, as a supplement, to moisturizing skin and hair.

The medium-chain fatty acid elements found in coconut are known to disrupt fungal, viral, and bacterial cell membranes, leading to cell death. These antifungal and antimicrobial² properties are what set coconut oil apart from other oils³.

1. Sabri Ahmed Rial, Antony D. Karelis, Karl-F. Bergeron, and Catherine Mounier. (2016). Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health: The Potential Beneficial Effects of a Medium Chain Triglyceride Diet in Obese Individuals.
2. Michael Shilling , Laurie Matt, Evelyn Rubin, Mark Paul Visitacion, et al. (2013). Antimicrobial effects of virgin coconut oil and its medium-chain fatty acids on Clostridium difficile. 1079-85.
3. Susy Ferraz de Oliveira, Ivon Pinheiro Lôbo, Rosenira Serpa da Cruz, et al. (2018) Antimicrobial activity of coconut oil-in-water emulsion on Staphylococcus epidermidis and Escherichia coli EPEC associated to Candida kefyr. 4 (11).