MCT's vs Olive Oil for Fat Loss (Study)

[Right Hook]

Thought this was interesting...(and maybe I'm behind on this):

Weight-loss diet that includes consumption of medium-chain triacylglycerol oil leads to a greater rate of weight and fat mass loss than does olive oil1,2,3
Marie-Pierre St-Onge and Aubrey Bosarge

1 From the College of Physicians and Surgeons, Columbia University and New York Obesity Research Center, St Luke's/Roosevelt Hospital, New York, NY (M-PS-O), and the Department of Nutrition Sciences, University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL (M-PS-O and AB)

Background:Clinical studies have shown that consumption of medium-chain triacylglycerols (MCTs) leads to greater energy expenditure than does consumption of long-chain triacylglycerols. Such studies suggest that MCT consumption may be useful for weight management.

Objective:We aimed to determine whether consumption of MCT oil improves body weight and fat loss compared with olive oil when consumed as part of a weight-loss program.

Design:Forty-nine overweight men and women, aged 19–50 y, consumed either 18–24 g/d of MCT oil or olive oil as part of a weight-loss program for 16 wk. Subjects received weekly group weight-loss counseling. Body weight and waist circumference were measured weekly. Adipose tissue distribution was assessed at baseline and at the endpoint by use of dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry and computed tomography.

Results:Thirty-one subjects completed the study (body mass index: 29.8 ± 0.4, in kg/m2). MCT oil consumption resulted in lower endpoint body weight than did olive oil (–1.67 ± 0.67 kg, unadjusted P = 0.013). There was a trend toward greater loss of fat mass (P = 0.071) and trunk fat mass (P = 0.10) with MCT consumption than with olive oil. Endpoint trunk fat mass, total fat mass, and intraabdominal adipose tissue were all lower with MCT consumption than with olive oil consumption (all unadjusted P values < 0.05).

Conclusions:Consumption of MCT oil as part of a weight-loss plan improves weight loss compared with olive oil and can thus be successfully included in a weight-loss diet. Small changes in the quality of fat intake can therefore be useful to enhance weight loss.

And for more info...

MCT stands for medium chain triglycerides. Most naturally occurring fats are triglycerides - tri meaning that each molecule have three carbon chains. In the medium chain triglycerides each chain has 6 - 12 carbon atoms, and for the medically refined grades of MCT oil each chain has 8 - 10 carbon atoms. MCT oils occur naturally, and the most abundant source is coconut oil. Most MCT oil is refined from coconut oil.

[transXisomer]

Nice, and thats why I include coconut oil at times in my shakes

[Right Hook]

Originally Posted by transXisomer

Nice, and thats why I include coconut oil at times in my shakes

I saw a post by Dr Crisler that said something about mct's and increasing estrogen.....but it may have been from a soy MCT product? I'll have to search around for that...

Cocounut oil clearly makes more sense for a male rather then any soy product.

[transXisomer]

Originally Posted by Travis

I saw a post by Dr Crisler that said something about mct's and increasing estrogen.....but it may have been from a soy MCT product? I'll have to search around for that...

Cocounut oil clearly makes more sense for a male rather then any soy product.

Yeah I at first just started using it because I got so tired of using nothing but olive oil in my shakes... (shudders).

I use it only sparingly though really, its full of saturated fat and according to the good doc only about 20% of my fat intake on my cyclic carb diet should be from saturated fat, soo the rest is poly/monounsaturated.

[kruz]

I'm been on the olive oil in my shakes diet for a couple of weeks now thanks to Travis!!

[EasyEJL]

I use coconut oil frequently in place of any of the other oils i can. use it in pancakes in place of corn oil, use it for pan frying eggs + shrimp + fish, basically whenever I can I do

[growstrong]

Originally Posted by kruz

I'm been on the olive oil in my shakes diet for a couple of weeks now thanks to Travis!!

I have tried this before... are you seeing results?

[transXisomer]

Olive oils and others are great for adding in easy, quick calories, 2 scoops of protein and 3 and a half tablespoons of oil (olive, coconut, etc) is like 620 calories right there. Make it and down it, takes 30 seconds to make and 30 seconds to down

[kruz]

Originally Posted by growstrong

I have tried this before... are you seeing results?

Well i've also been on the routine Dinoiii set out in the thread I started about routines for hargainers and I'm up 1-2lb. I'm guessing its a bit of both but its just a great way to get some extra calories in!

[growstrong]

Originally Posted by kruz

Well i've also been on the routine Dinoiii set out in the thread I started about routines for hargainers and I'm up 1-2lb. I'm guessing its a bit of both but its just a great way to get some extra calories in!

Good to hear bro. Def a good way to increase calories!