Overview Medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) are saturated fats with carbon chain lengths of 6–12 carbons: caproic acid (C6), caprylic acid (C8), capric acid (C10), and lauric acid (C12). Unlike long-chain triglycerides (LCTs), MCTs do not require bile salt emulsification for absorption, bypass…
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