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coulditbe · 10-08-2003, 07:27 PM

I know there are some members here who use Muscle Milk. If I remeber correctly, MCT were a primary benefit of MM..

Jeff Volek posted the following. Thought I would pass this information along.

MCT may be beneficial

Some interesting research has come out on medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) that I thought I'd share. The fats (triglycerides) in our diet are made up of fatty acids that are different in length, which is based on the number of carbon atoms. Most fats are what we refer to as long-chain triglycerides (LCT) that vary in length from about 14 to 18 carbons. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are 6-12 carbons in length and have been shown to be metabolized completely different than LCT and have different effects in the body. Several animal and human studies have shown that compared with LCT, MCT increase burning of fat, increase energy expenditure, decrease hunger, and decrease body fat. A very recent study showed that a 28-day diet rich in MCT resulted in greater reductions in upper body fat, increased resting energy expenditure, and increased fat oxidation compared to a diet rich in LCT. MCT are certainly not a magic bullet but could possibly be used as part of a good diet and exercise program to stimulate fat burning and facilitate weight loss. A word of caution - MCT should be used in relatively small doses to avoid some not so pleasant GI side effects.

References

St-Onge MP, Jones PJ. Physiological effects of medium-chain triglycerides: potential agents in the prevention of obesity. J Nutr. 2002 Mar;132(3):329-32.

St-Onge MP, Lamarche B, Mauger JF, Jones PJ. Consumption of a functional oil rich in phytosterols and medium-chain triglyceride oil improves plasma lipid profiles in men. J Nutr. 2003 Jun;133(6):1815-20.
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coulditbe Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Southern CA Posts: 23 My Profile	I know there are some members here who use Muscle Milk. If I remeber correctly, MCT were a primary benefit of MM.. Jeff Volek posted the following. Thought I would pass this information along. MCT may be beneficial Some interesting research has come out on medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) that I thought I'd share. The fats (triglycerides) in our diet are made up of fatty acids that are different in length, which is based on the number of carbon atoms. Most fats are what we refer to as long-chain triglycerides (LCT) that vary in length from about 14 to 18 carbons. Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are 6-12 carbons in length and have been shown to be metabolized completely different than LCT and have different effects in the body. Several animal and human studies have shown that compared with LCT, MCT increase burning of fat, increase energy expenditure, decrease hunger, and decrease body fat. A very recent study showed that a 28-day diet rich in MCT resulted in greater reductions in upper body fat, increased resting energy expenditure, and increased fat oxidation compared to a diet rich in LCT. MCT are certainly not a magic bullet but could possibly be used as part of a good diet and exercise program to stimulate fat burning and facilitate weight loss. A word of caution - MCT should be used in relatively small doses to avoid some not so pleasant GI side effects. References St-Onge MP, Jones PJ. Physiological effects of medium-chain triglycerides: potential agents in the prevention of obesity. J Nutr. 2002 Mar;132(3):329-32. St-Onge MP, Lamarche B, Mauger JF, Jones PJ. Consumption of a functional oil rich in phytosterols and medium-chain triglyceride oil improves plasma lipid profiles in men. J Nutr. 2003 Jun;133(6):1815-20. ------------Signature---------- Jeff S. Volek, PhD, RD, FACN http://forums.menshealth.com/thread....5&thread=80442 __________________ And as soon as you feel that you have NO DOUBT WHATSOEVER that the lift is yours, get into position and Nail That Sucker!…. coulditbe©