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Medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are scientifically validated as a supportive therapy in cases of poor fat metabolism, particularly in individuals with disorders affecting fat absorption, such as pancreatic insufficiency, bile acid deficiency, and certain congenital metabolic disorders. MCTs are composed of fatty acids with 6–12 carbon atoms, and unlike long-chain triglycerides (LCTs), they are absorbed directly into the portal vein without the need for bile salts or pancreatic enzymes. This unique absorption pathway allows MCTs to bypass the usual process that impairs fat uptake in conditions of malabsorption.

Clinical studies have shown that MCTs improve caloric and fat intake in patients with malabsorptive syndromes, such as cystic fibrosis, short bowel syndrome, and chronic liver disease. MCT supplementation is part of the standard of care in these populations, as documented in clinical nutrition guidelines. Additionally, MCTs are rapidly metabolized by the liver for energy, rather than being stored as fat, further supporting their utility in individuals with impaired fat metabolism.

While MCTs are not typically used as a primary treatment for general obesity or non-specific “poor fat metabolism” in healthy individuals, their well-established role in managing clinical fat malabsorption syndromes is supported by robust evidence, including randomized controlled trials and expert consensus statements. Therefore, their use in supporting fat metabolism in medically-indicated populations is scientifically justified and evidence-based.

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