Medium Chain Triglycerides also known as MCT supply energy directly to intestinal cells improving all gut functions, especially protein metabolism. MCT’s are able to enter the portal venous blood for direct transport to the liver without being resynthesized into triglycerides. Sounds fancy huh? in other words they go right into your blood stream so that they can be used immediately for energy, while decreasing fat storage.

Many bodybuilders use MCT as an energy source because it allows them to follow a low carbohydrate diet before a show and ensure plenty of energy to train hard while getting shredded.

But MCT isnt just useful for bodybuilders, it has been shown to be a good addition to anyones lifestyle. Just take a look at the benefits of supplementing with MCT–

• Promote fat loss
• Improve appetite control
• Increase athletic performance
• Improve thyroid function
• Improve heart health
• Improve immunity
• Support Brain health

Medium Chain Triglycerides was first used to treat patients with AID’s fat malabsorption, and chronic diarrhea. In the 1980′s marathon runners and bodybuilders started to reap its benefits. Defiantly add this supplement into your stack if your looking to get shredded. I recommend 2-3 tablespoons daily.

Its a common misconception that eating fat makes you fat. The fact is that anything you eat can make you fat if you eat to much of it.

Along with protein and carbohydrates, fats supply energy to the body. All fats and oils are a combination of saturated fatty acids, monounsaturated fatty acids and polyunsaturated fatty acids, and are found in beef, poultry, fish, eggs, fairy, vegetables, grains, nuts and seeds.

Whether your goal is getting huge or getting shredded, fats can be your answer. You just need to know which ones to eat, Which ones to avoid, how much to eat and when to eat them.

Good fats!

Polyunsaturated fats: Fats that have more then on double-bonded carbon in the molecule. Polyunsaturated fats stay liquid at room temperature and when chilled. They also include the essential fatty acids that the body needs but cant produce on its own, such as omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids.

Polyunsaturated fats kick ass because they fight the break down of muscle tissue. They conserve branch chain amino acids. They reduce muscle soreness and enhance joint recovery. They also help promote fat loss.

They can be found in such foods as–

• Salmon
• Mackerel
• Sardines
• Trout
• White tuna
• Flaxseeds and Walnuts
• Plus Safflower
• Corn
• Canola
• Soybean
• Fish oils

Monounsaturated fats: Fats that have on double-bonded (unsaturated) carbon in the molecule. Typically liquid at room temperature, but start to turn solid when chilled.

The reason why monounsaturated fats rock is because they are high in vitamin E which is an antioxidant vitamin and they reduce LDL levels in the blood (bad cholesterol).

Typically found in–

• Olive oil
• Canola oil
• Peanut oil
• Peanuts
• Almonds
• Macadamias
• Pecans
• Cashews
• Avocados
• Peanut butter
• Almond butter
• Pumpkin seeds

Saturated fats: Fats with carbon atoms that are saturated with hydrogen atoms. Mostly solid at room temperature. When saturated fat levels are increased, levels of HDL (good cholesterol) increase.

The benefits of consuming saturated fats are that they elevate testosterone levels. They usually contain ample amounts of creatine. They increase bone health. They are essential for healthy cell membranes. They are needed for proper utilization of fatty acids.

Sources of saturated fats–

• Beef
• Poultry
• Pork
• Dairy
• Cocoa butter
• Coconut oil
• Palm oil

Bad fats!

Trans fats: Fats that are created in an industrial process that adds hydrogen to liquid vegetable oils to make them more solid. This provides them with a more stable shelf life, which is one of the major reasons they are used in restaurant and food industries.

These fats suck because they raise LDL cholesterol and lowers HDL cholesterol. They reduce the muscles amino acid uptake. They also increase muscle breakdown.

Avoid Trans fats by steering clear of–

• Fried food
• Pastries
• Cookies
• Crackers
• Chips
• Biscuits
• Hydrogenated oils

In conclusion total dietary fat should come to about 30% of your total daily calories. Which comes out to 10% saturated fats, 10% monounsaturated fat, and 10% polyunsaturated fat.