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MCT consumption increases postprandial energy expenditure and fat oxidation in the short term (2 days), but this effect diminishes after 28 days of continuous consumption.

You might notice a slight boost in calorie burning when you first start using MCT oil, but this effect fades after a few weeks. Don't rely on it for long-term weight management. It's a minor tool, not a primary strategy.

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Average energy expenditure was 0.04 ± 0.02 kcal/min greater (p < 0.05) on day 2 and 0.03 ± 0.02 kcal/min (not significant) on day 28 with FctO compared with OL consumption. Similarly, average fat oxidation was greater (p < 0.052) with FctO compared with OL intake on day 2 but not day 28.
Marie‐Pierre St‐Onge et al. · Obesity Research · 2003

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Controlled feeding study with precise metabolic measurements.

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Medium‐Chain Triglycerides Increase Energy Expenditure and Decrease Adiposity in Overweight Men

Marie‐Pierre St‐Onge et al. · Obesity Research · 2003

DOI 10.1038/oby.2003.53

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