Glucose is the primary source of energy for the brain, however, research illustrates that the brain’s sensitivity to glucose levels decreases with age. This phenomenon acts similarly to how diabetics become desensitized to blood glucose levels. Neurologically this event acts almost as ‘diabetes of the brain’.

The lack of glucose utilization by the brain has frequently been linked to neurodegenerative diseases including Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and Dementia. Although the brain cannot utilize glucose, the unrelenting presence of sugar can become neurotoxic and lead to these diseases. 1 Consequently, a ketogenic diet, low in carbohydrates and high in fat and protein, is recommended to supply the brain with the energy it needs. The brain can utilize ketones from a ketogenic diet as an alternative source of energy in place of glucose. 2, 3, 4

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a great source of ketone bodies, in addition to a ketogenic diet. The body readily absorbs MCTs into the mitochondria where they are rapidly metabolized to ketone bodies, much different than other types of fat such as LCTs. Thus, individuals whose condition may improve from a ketogenic diet, especially those experiencing or prone to neurodegenerative disease, will benefit from MCT oil consumption. 5, 6

The benefits of a ketogenic diet and ketones were first discovered in children with seizure disorders in the 1920s. Because this diet is often challenging for children, MCT oil is a good source of ketones as it provides calories while allowing a greater variety of foods to be consumed by creating a higher protein and carbohydrate tolerance. 7, 8 A plethora of research has also shown promising results for other medical ailments such as trauma, stroke, neurodegenerative, and malabsoprtion disorders. 9, 10

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