You may remember that we use Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCT) in their pure form to make medical foods such as Clearvite® and Ultrameal® more complete. This form of fat is especially easy for the body to burn for energy, supports metabolism and stabilizes blood sugar. Two very interesting papers in the journals Diabetes and Neurobiology of Aging document that MCT oils also oppose neurodegeneration related to glucose dysregulation and improve cognition:

1. Cognitive function improves in Type 1 Diabetes
2. Memory improves with Alzheimer’s

MCT’s are abundant in coconut butter, and easily added to shakes in the form of MCT Oil which is liquid at room temperature.

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