MCT oil - supposed to be overly energetic? to much!

Tried a different workout veggie G/F protein powder same as past but diff brand with MCT in it.....oh well I thought.

This made me warm and like a rocket waiting to take off - not what I want to use after a workout....stupid combination.

****Does MCT do this to everyone?****

( or is it just my genes and methalation making this happen.)

I understand the "kids" like the pre-workout energizing stuff....but protein is for AFTER a workout so why add something that energies in that.

"MCTs are found in coconut oil and are processed by the body in a different way to long-chain fatty acids. Unlike other fats, they go straight from the gut to the liver. From here, they are used as a source of energy or turned into ketones.

Ketones are substances produced when the liver breaks down a lot of fat, and they can be used by the brain for energy instead of glucose or sugar."

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My liver is not the best. The above info is interesting.

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Ill look at the label again tonight.

I supplement my diet with healthy fats to get the right balance of protein, fat, and fiber while staying ketogenic.

at lunchtime, this includes a large tablespoon or two or extra virgin organic coconut oil.
(i think a good portion of that is MCT google says 45-65% typically...)

I am in full ketosis 100% of the time ( consuming under 20g of carbohydrates per day )
but I have not experienced any energy surges from eating it

in fact, eating this way means my energy is more level through the day than before - once my morning lyme aching/grogginess has worn off a bit that is.

I guess everyone is different - and also - each dietary change happens in the context of what diet you were on before.

so if,for instance, someone were lacking easily digested/absorbed fats in your diet and suddenly they eat some of that - that could cause some kind of surge in energy or noticeable effect - whereas for another person it wouldn't necessarily do the same.

saraeli-

Its an off label brand, and does say contains quality amino acids...but not which ones!... ha ha. Taurine and a few other amino acids are energizing to me and most people.

Ive seen supplements labeled with some "proprietary" ingredients. When that is the case they are not required to state what it is, (scary!). But this does not say proprietary.

This contains Stevia but does not say how much. Maybe this releases cortisol in me since I have touchy cortisol release.

Took some last night and didnt sleep well. Normal plant based protien powder makes no difference in my sleep quality.
Might just thin this out with my usual brand, or else just use it for morning exercise on non-work days.

Post Edited (astroman) : 8/29/2020 11:07:47 PM (GMT-6)