What Do Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Do?

What Do Medium-Chain Triglycerides (MCT) Do? (0:51)

Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are super-fuels for your brain, muscles, and metabolism. In this video, functional medicine expert Mark Hyman, MD, explains why MCT fats and oils, like coconut oil, are a healthy, nutritious addition to your diet.

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Mark Hyman, MD is a physician, New York Times bestselling author, and an international leader in functional medicine. He is also founder and medical director of The UltraWellness Center.

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