Incorporating medium-chain triglycerides into the regular diet of patients with rheumatoid arthritis can improve their mental well-being and social functioning, a 16-week randomized trial shows.

MCTs are triglycerides composed of fatty acids with carbon chain lengths ranging from six to 12 atoms. MCTs are predominantly found in coconut oil, palm kernel oil, and dairy fat. 1,2 Commercial MCT ...

A new study published in Physiology & Behavior has found that medium‑chain triglyceride oil can sharpen certain aspects of thinking in young adults, both immediately after a single dose and after a ...