One of the most challenging health conditions we face in the United States is metabolic syndrome, estimated to affect around 25-35% of the population (2).
Metabolic syndrome is characterized by a cluster of conditions, including (3):
- High blood sugar
- Obesity
- Irregular blood lipids
- Hypertension
Each of these factors can be dangerous on their own, but when clustered together, it can significantly increase your risk for diabetes, stroke, and heart disease. Unfortunately, the Standard American Diet, along with a sedentary lifestyle, can set you up for metabolic syndrome and its associated diseases.
But just as diet can be your poison, it can also be your medicine. MCTs, in particular, have a profound influence on your metabolic health, and play a supportive role in many of the conditions that lead to metabolic syndrome.
Due to their unique metabolism, structure, and function, MCTs support blood sugar, cholesterol, metabolic rate, energy utilization, and weight management.