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I Know MCT Oil Has A Very Short Half Life
Question: I know MCT oil has a very short half life but how long does it take for the ketones/MCT oil to be %E2%80%9Cused%E2%80%9D? I seem to feel the effects all day. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Mct has very short half life.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The MCT oil has a very short half life and it can be absorbed very fast.
Some sites estimated the life as short as 11 minutes and it's effects about an hour.
You may be keeping a low carbohydrates diet and ketones are the only source of energy. Also you are experiencing breakdown of fats which causes production of ketones all day and that's why you are feeling their effects all day.
You may need to drink lots of water during this ketogenic diet.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Mct has very short half life.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear, welcome to Ask a doctor service.
I read your query and here is my advice.
The MCT oil has a very short half life and it can be absorbed very fast.
Some sites estimated the life as short as 11 minutes and it's effects about an hour.
You may be keeping a low carbohydrates diet and ketones are the only source of energy. Also you are experiencing breakdown of fats which causes production of ketones all day and that's why you are feeling their effects all day.
You may need to drink lots of water during this ketogenic diet.
Hope I have answered the question.
Let me know if I can assist you further.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
Ok thank you. So how long does the breakdown of fats typically last as a result of consuming MCT (hours, days)? I%E2%80%99m asking since I experiece a stimulating effect from MCT well throughout the day. Would eating a carb heavy meal shorten the duration of the effects. Any other suggestions for shortening the duration?
Also, is there a possible accumulating effect from taking for a long period of time?
Thank you
Also, is there a possible accumulating effect from taking for a long period of time?
Thank you
Brief Answer:
Carbohydrates may stop ketosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking. The breakdown of fats of MCT may last about an hour.
Eating a carbohydrate meal will stop the ketogenic state and production of ketones from body and you will feel better and satisfied.
Drinking plenty of water can help.
There is no accumulation risk over the period of time.
Carbohydrates may stop ketosis.
Detailed Answer:
Hello dear and thank you for asking. The breakdown of fats of MCT may last about an hour.
Eating a carbohydrate meal will stop the ketogenic state and production of ketones from body and you will feel better and satisfied.
Drinking plenty of water can help.
There is no accumulation risk over the period of time.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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