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Ep. #472: Why MCT Oil Is Basically a Scam (According to Science)

Muscle for Life with Mike Matthews

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MCT Oil and Athletic Performance

High fat diets are all the rage right now and are even catching on among athletes. MCT oil is a rapidly digested and processed source of pure fat. Many high fat dieters also believe that MCT oil directly enhances physical performance regardless of whether your diet is high fat or high carb. The majority of similar studies actually conducted with humans found that MCTOil either doesn't improve performance or actually decreases it.

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