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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 Cardiovascular Health

Several studies have shown that a ketogenic diet does not help you lose fat faster than a normal balanced diet so long as protein and calories are matched. The claim that adding MCT oil to the ketogenic diet makes it better for fat loss is also not true because while it can raise ketone levels research shows that simply raising your ketone levels does not increase fat burning. It just comes down to calories and protein those are the two most important elements of any weight loss diet what you do beyond that just doesn't matter very much.

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