What is MCT oil and how does it combine with CBD oil?

MCT oil is one of a number of oil bases used to suspend the CBD oil. Medium chain triglycerides, or MCTs, are medium-length fatty acid chains.

examples of medium chain triglycerides structure

Examples of Medium Chain Fatty Acids

Caproic acid (Hexaonic acid – C6-six carbons)
Caprylic acid (Octanoic acid – C8-8 carbons)
Capric acid (Dacanoic acid – C10-10 carbons)
Lauric acid (Dodecanoic acid – C12- 12 carbons)

Why is that important?

Cannabinoids break down and are stored in fat versus water (fat soluble), so are consumed with fat to aid absorption. Take note that not all fats are good for this.

The liver sees the MCT oils as carbs and directly metabolizes the oil into energy. It does this without causing free-radicals, because the liver still processes it as a fat. This rapid metabolism also puts the cannabinoids to use right away.

Where does MCT oil come from?

A very common source of MCTs is coconut (some companies also use palm kernel oil, but BeCarma DOES NOT). It is best to have a high grade oil for best efficiency. For the good coconut oil, two thirds of it’s fatty acids are MCTs.

BeCarma currently only has one MCT base oil, the Mocha oil. This is currently on offer due to the short expiry date being December 2019.

What are the potential benefits of MCT oil.

MCTs are being used in addition to medications for food absorption disorders such as celiac disease and liver disease, and have also been used for cystic fibrosis, Alzheimer’s disease, and seizures in children.

This oil is not only making a splash in the cannabis industry, but is being used for better brain function, weight management, and overall good health.

MCT oil can help regulate blood sugar by causing the sugar present in the bloodstream to store in muscle tissue rather than fat mass. This improved insulin function can also help the body to increase the amount of muscle mass, and better yet gives your brain consistent energy to run!

The immune system can benefit from MCT oil which has antibacterial, anti-fungal, and antiviral properties from its lauric acid, capric and caprylic acid, and antimicrobial lipids.

Research on MCTs suggests these medium chain fats may be a positive impact for balancing hormones and increased insulin sensitivity.