Replacement of LCT by MCT in the VLCD increased the rate of decrease of body fat and body weight and has a sparing effect on FFM. The intensity of hunger feelings was lower and paralleled the higher increase of ketone bodies. These effects gradually declined, indicating subsequent metabolic adaptation. Further studies are required to confirm the protein-sparing and appetite-suppressing effects of MCT supplementation during the first 2 weeks of VLCD treatment.

Medium-chain triglycerides

Health conditions analyzed in this study

Functions related to this study

Weight loss

1 supplement Slightly Positive Medium-chain triglycerides

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Digestive System

1 supplement Medium-chain triglycerides