Adherence
Dietary medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) are ineffective for long-term body weight control because achieving weight loss requires an energy intake level (approx. 50% of calories from MCT) that is unsustainable for long-term compliance.
Do not rely on MCT oil for weight loss. While MCTs are metabolized differently than long-chain fats, the amount needed to actually cause weight loss is so high (around 50% of your daily calories) that it causes gastrointestinal distress and is impossible to maintain. Focus on sustainable caloric deficits using a balanced diet rather than seeking 'metabolic shortcuts' with specialized oils.
Due to the high energy level (around 50%) of MCT necessary to achieve body weight loss, long-term compliance to such slimming regimens is unlikely in human nutrition.
Why this rating
Based on a comprehensive review of metabolic studies and animal/human trials cited in the paper.
Source
The usefulness of dietary medium-chain triglycerides in body weight control: fact or fancy?
André Bach et al. · Journal of Lipid Research · 1996
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