Best mct oil nutritional supplements according to redditors
We found 180 Reddit comments discussing the best mct oil nutritional supplements. We ranked the 51 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
We found 180 Reddit comments discussing the best mct oil nutritional supplements. We ranked the 51 resulting products by number of redditors who mentioned them. Here are the top 20.
If you goal is to do a frugal keto, then OMAD (one meal a day) is probably your best bet. My plan isn’t exactly OMAD because the BPC is pretty calorie heavy, but it satiates me and holds me over through lunch/dinner.
Breakfast: BPC (Bulletproof Coffee). I use 2 Tbsp of unsalted Kerrygold and 2 Tbsp of MCT oil (you can sub coconut oil for the MCT). I use this brand of MCT.
Approximately 53g of fat, 460 calories.
This leave all of my protein and around 50g of fat for late lunch/early dinner. This can be varied: grilled chicken with an avocado. Steak and broccoli with cheese. Fish and asparagus, etc. The key for me is the BPC in the morning as it holds me over throughout the day. Also remember to drink A LOT of water as keto will cause you to lose a lot of water weight. I also drink an apple cider vinegar drink a couple of times a day to curb hunger/cravings. Just a Tbsp of ACV with a Tbsp of lemon juice in a full glass of water with a few drops of stevia.
Hope that helps! Oh and buy almond flour at Costco, the Kirkland brand is really good! And check out /r/kerorecipes for meal ideas!
In coconut oil, their is a particular type of fat known as medium-chain triglycerides. The good part is that they are super bad ass for your health which is why I put MCT oil in all kinds of stuff. The bad news is that your body is not used to them, and they can cause diarrhea for the coconewbie. I put two tbsps of MCT in my coffee (equivalent of 12 TBSPS coconut oil) and I have no digestive issues with it. It's all about adjusting to the special fat.
bra, i can't google for ya all day
https://www.amazon.ca/Now-Foods-100-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A
MCT Oil out of the budget? Here's the one I buy for $18.99 -- https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGW5UVY
P.S. I tried Keto Chow with coconut oil when I first started. It tasted like crap and when it got cold it solidified into floating chunks. Super disgusting. The MCT Oil is worth it. Don't try Keto Chow and dislike it on account of the coconut oil. Much, much better with MCT Oil. You don't even taste it.
um no. I would throw it out. MCT oil really has no odor or taste. In fact, I've mixed it with water on many occasions and can't even tell it's in there... I would try again. Here's the stuff I get: https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Labs-Non-GMO-Gluten-Coconut/dp/B00MGW5UVY/ref=pd_nav_hcs_bia_t_3?ie=UTF8&refRID=8A859ASSY6X81C070A4Q
The answer is no. I've bought this in the past until I learned that at least 1/3 of it is C12 (Lauric Acid) which is more of an LCT and not an MCT. It's cheaper to produce though so it acts like a filler. You want to look for another brand that is primarily C8 (Caprylic Acid) and C10 (Capric Acid) which are true MCTs.
Personally I use the brand NOW, which only contains C8 and C10, but there are other brands as well. This just seems to be the cheapest option off Amazon.
https://smile.amazon.com/NOW-MCT-100-Oil-32-Ounce/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_5_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1523462960&sr=1-5&keywords=mct+oil
Pre & Post:
Kre-Alkalyn creatine 1 pill each
Post:
Vega Sport Recovery Accelerator - Tropical flavor + 8oz water
10mg CBD [Cannabidiol isolate] in MCT oil sublingual tincture
1 scoop hemp protein + probiotic powder + 1 frozen banana, coconut milk, peanut butter, cocoa powder, handful of blueberries and unsweetened coconut flakes + 1 tablespoon MCT oil
alright here goes my exhaustive list of stuff that goes into my preworkout! i love to research the stuff that works, and then experiment to see how effectively they work for me, especially on keto.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00GHY364A/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00ENSA93S/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F7OZJR8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00F8I5XPG/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00AYIM9Y8/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00E7H96DY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/BulkSupplements-Pure-L-Theanine-Powder-grams/dp/B00E7GESLA/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1492089341&sr=8-1&keywords=bulk%2Bl-theanine&th=1
currently experimenting with:
phew! making this list made me realize how much time and effort i put into the trial and error of my preworkout. of course, i supplement a lot of this stuff with my other meals as well. as you can see, i'm very big on supplements, biohacking, and nootropics. i read up a lot on research in my spare time.
Here's the link to the oil I use on Amazon.
MCT Oil
Google it. It's the first link. Coconut oil is one example of a product that contains them.
Edit:
another example
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A
Sweet potatoes and yams are pretty starchy, so in large enough quantities, they will keep you out of ketosis.
Coconut oil is naturally high in lauric acid, (aka C12 because it has 12 carbon bonds). There are small amounts of capric acid (C8) and caprylic acid (C10). C12 is technically an MCT (medium chain triglyceride), but it has to be processed by your liver while C8 and C10 bypass that step. MCT oil is just the latter two acids, making it a more efficient form of fuel than coconut oil. You should definitely feel the difference in your morning coffee.
If you shop around, you can get MCT oil for reasonable prices. Amazon sells Left Coast for $21, and there's Viva Labs for $18. The latter is sourced from palm fruit instead of coconuts, but at this level of refinement, it doesn't matter. It would be like arguing over which country produces the best gasoline. It has no effect on your car's engine :).
Since these bottles have 32 ounces of fluid, that's actually a pretty decent price. Most retail jars of coconut oil are 16 ounces, so although they're cheaper, they also have half the oil (and a fraction of the C8 and C10).
You can buy MCT itself. I don't care for the taste of coconut. Plain MCT oil is flavorless. I add 1Tbsp to my hot tea in the morning, and don't notice any effect on the flavor of the tea.
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-MCT-100-Oil/dp/B00KPZXER6
Less of the drug is absorbed if it's not taken with fat, but some will still be absorbed.
You shouldn't need to take a second dose. It's difficult (but not impossible) to crash e2 with aromasin, so taking more is unlikely to cause a problem.
I have a bottle of MCT oil and take 3-5g with fat soluble things.
I get mine on Amazon but you can get it from GNC, Vitamin Shoppe or any health store:
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-derived-only-Organic-Coconuts/dp/B00XM0Y9SE
> C8-only MCT
Recommend any brand?
I use this one
Yeah same, I used to eat mash potatoes everyday with steak and it tasted good but after being in keto for a few months I noticed how much carbs it is and every single time I look at something in the supermarket that seems "friendly" it still tend to have a lot of carbs. If you're craving some pasta I would recommend Tofu Shirataki Noodles by House Foods. However, I suggest adding stuff like tomato sauce that has low carb since the noodles will taste good if you season it well or bland if you don't season it. As for pizza I would making keto pizza. It doesn't cost much and you can track the calories of the entire pie by using myfitness recipe calculator. If you miss sugar you can use a Erythritol Sweetener.
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Also, I seen people talk about MCT Oils and how some people get great results while others say the opposite. I personally recently started to include it in my routine and I been feeling more energy throughout the day and personally lost weight while using it since I been stuck at 193-195 and now I'm 189 (started on the 14 of this month). I was scared to use a low priced MCT Oil so I went for Brain Octane MCT Oil. I'd suggest getting the 3 OZ one to see how it goes for you since it's a waste to spend higher because if it doesn't work well at least you didn't spend that much.
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Some snacks I enjoy:
Quest Nutrition Tortilla Style Protein Chips
HighKey Snacks Keto Mini Cookies
Lily's Dark Chocolate Chips
FYI (and maybe this should be in teh FAQ?) MCT stands for "medium-chain triglyceride" which is a chemical description of a class of oils, primarily found in palm kernel oil and coconut oil. Follow the link for comments on the health implications.
You can buy MCT oil by the bottle and people do, in order to mix it into a product like Keto Fuel or Chow in order to raise the calories without adding either carbs or oils considered "bad" like corn oil.
However you can also make an oil into a powder by just mixing the oil with something that is an edible powder. Google "oil powder" and you find lots of recipes for making olive oil powder, for example, and these all use either tapioca powder or pure maltodextrin. But that would not be what Aussielent did because those powders are sugars, i.e. carbs, i.e. not what you want in a keto mix! Dunno what Aussielent used, it just says "MCT powder", but here is an MCT oil powder in which the powder component is "soluble corn fiber, sodium caseinate, sunflower lechitin[sic]".
Hi beeeeeeem's wife here. Here are the links to the stuff I bought.
Ketone Strips 250ct - Great for Diabetics & Ketosis, Professional Grade Ketone Urine Test Strips for Use in Atkins Diet, Weightloss, Low Carb, Ketogen https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01D6QWFKW/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_4KUgwqjOm7jiB
Country Life - Calcium Magnesium Potassium, 90 tablets https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00014EKP6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_ZgYKdWyQJ6GLv
MCT Oil Powder with Prebiotic Acacia Fiber - ZERO Net Carbs - Keto Friendly Fat & Fiber Source for Sustained Energy, Appetite Control & Gut Health - E https://www.amazon.com/dp/B071KWNB1V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apap_v6Oyx3zuwhkFP
I personally been using these the last few months https://www.amazon.com/Prince-Peace-Instant-American-Ginseng/dp/B001QVFI6S/ref=sr_1_8?keywords=american+ginseng+root+tea&qid=1554758034&s=gateway&sr=8-8
and also some from the local market that my mother in law has bought for me but I have no link for it.
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I also combine it with a drink comprised of this,
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https://www.amazon.com/Bulletproof-Octane-Reliable-Source-Ketogenic/dp/B00P8E0QQG/ref=sr_1_1_sspa?keywords=bulletproof%2Bbrain%2Boctane%2Boil&qid=1554762090&s=gateway&sr=8-1-spons&th=1
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https://www.amazon.com/Barleans-Greens-Chocolate-Silk-9-52-oz/dp/B0075005AI/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=barleans+greens+chocolate+powder&qid=1554762116&s=gateway&sr=8-3
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https://www.amazon.com/Kerrygold-Pure-Irish-Grass-fed-Butter/dp/B00VKPP2S4/ref=sr_1_10?keywords=grass+fed+butter&qid=1554762290&s=gateway&sr=8-10
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https://www.amazon.com/Organic-Turmeric-Powder-Resealable-Curcumin/dp/B01CRXAYKS/ref=sr_1_3?crid=2FW4390BPYYR2&keywords=turmeric%2Bpowder&qid=1554762331&s=gateway&sprefix=turmeric%2Bpo%2Caps%2C183&sr=8-3&th=1
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https://www.amazon.com/Konsyl-Supplement-All-Natural-Gluten-Free-Sugar-Free/dp/B079G2K943/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=konsyl%2Bpsyllium%2Bfiber%2Bpowder&qid=1554762354&s=gateway&sr=8-3&th=1
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It's mostly not for eye health but overall health but it has helped me tremendously when combined with ginseng.
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I usually do green tea packet with teaspoon of tumeric powder, teaspoon of psyllium fiber, 1/2 tablespoon of brain octave, half scoop of green powder, small slice of butter and add hot water to mix with the ginseng.
Lets see... I've tried quite a few, but certainly not all of them. I remember these 4 specifically.
Mickey T Pure Caprylic Acid - I don't like that it uses some palm kernel oil. I really like it, but I'm only on my first bottle. Little to no taste.
Nature's Way Coconut Oil - Only 94% MCT if I recall correctly (nonissue for me). Tastes good, like mild coconut.
Sports Research - Quality, but it has a slight chemically chloride aftertaste.
Burried Treasure - Stay away. Significant consistency/quality issues across 4 different bottles (3 from Amazon and 1 from Central Market). 1 had little to no flavor, 3 had a similar chemically chloride aftertaste.
I'll next try one of these two:
one, two
I haven't tried any of the Bulletproof stuff and don't intend to.
I use KetoMCT - it's 100% C8 and cheaper than Brain Octane. It also has a neat mini-spout under the flip cap that really keeps mess under control.
You might look into an intermittent fasting kind of diet to address your issues while eating at work. A lot of people love it and say it helps their metabolism. You basically just consume your calories within a small window for the day. I've also found that a high fat diet keeps me satiated to where I don't even think about food. But if I'm eating a lot of carbs, I'm usually hungry again within a few hours of eating. When you sleep at night, you can go into ketosis where your body burns fat for fuel. I've found that if I wake up and have nothing but fat for breakfast (usually this stuff blended in coffee/tea), in theory my body might stay in ketosis, and I'm full until the late afternoon/evening. That's something everyone I know who eats a ketosis style diet says, they aren't constantly hungry. Where if I have the same amount of calories from nuts/seeds/cereal/fruit/whatever, I'm always hungry around lunch time. I still always eat around lunch because I'm really active and know I need the calories, but the difference in my appetite is huge. I'm also a lot more mentally clear/sharp with nothing but fat in the morning. You might try that, too.
Like other people said, they are probably either active or they aren't counting their calories correctly. If these people are youtube/internet famous, remember they have a brand/lifestyle/advice to sell, and they're going to say what gets them the most viewers and conveniently leave out other things that aren't so sexy (like hours of cardio a day or whatever). "Eat as much as you won't and you won't get fat!" That sells way better than "Eat a reasonable amount of food for your body and exercise."
Yeah of course!
MCT oil is fractionated coconut oil. I buy this brand off of Amazon and use it in OCM. It is possible that the pyrithione zinc is counteracting the sweet almond oil, my formula didn't contain zinc and it made my SD flare up badly.
3 different oils all ones I've seen recommended as odorless here. I'm currently using: https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-My-Keto-MCT-Oil/dp/B06W9M6KBM/ref=sr_1_7?crid=192IGI939NTU4&keywords=kiss+my+keto&qid=1565220616&s=gateway&sprefix=kiss+my%2Caps%2C195&sr=8-7. I'm starting to wonder if it's something other people aren't noticing or they're using something harsh/scented to cleanse off the oil afterwards
Use MCT oil. Either the NOW foods or Premium. Both available from Amazon US and Canada.
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-MCT-derived-only-Coconut/dp/B00XM0Y9SE
Pretty much everything in the supplement world is a scam, at least as far as over marketing products with pretty labels and lots of "science" to make their product superior to the next guys. Most people in the bodybuilding world already know this but it is unfortunate that there are people who want to take advantage of dieters now as well.
Always look at the lesser marketed products for comparison.
Here is the Now brand for 15 bucks vs 30 for bulletproof brand. The only difference is that you did not just read a 3 page ad for the bulletproof product that would have jerked off your ego just enough to not care that you are paying a lot more.
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_fkmr0_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397232291&sr=8-1-fkmr0&keywords=pvl++mct
This is not against bulletproof. This is just supplements in general so that I am clear that I am not just hating on one brand.
Also that is just a quick search. If you search for an online vitamin store in your area you may find one even cheaper. The now and pvl brands are both good and come without price inflation.
I use Mickey T 8 - cheapest C-8 MCT I could find on amazon. There are a lot of other 'MCT Oils' on there, but I was looking for predominantly c-8.
Mickey 8 is great IMO. Also never had an issue with bottling or quality, or anything (and if there was, I know amazon would sort it out). Link below
http://www.amazon.com/MiCkey-Eight-32oz-AMAZON-Caprylic/dp/B00RUCHISS
I also bought a little squeeze bottle so I could easily put the right amount of MCT in.
http://www.amazon.com/Soft-Style-B22-Applicator-Bottle/dp/B001MP5X2M?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00
There's no need for dairy anything, if you don't want it. I eat a little cream/butter/etc because I enjoy the flavor, but most of my fat calories actually come from medium-chain triglycerides.
Medium-chain triglycerides do not need bile salts for digestion; rather, they are absorbed directly via the portal system and converted to ketones in the liver.
This is the brand I get, as it's specifically only Caprylic and Capric acid.
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It works great as a general-purpose oil. You can cook with it, use it as a salad dressing, whatever you like. It has no real taste of its own, so it will just carry the flavors of what you're cooking rather than influence them on its own.
Here is the product. The big difference is it doesn't clump up like coconut oil if you put it in a shake and put that shake in the fridge.
MCT is just the ingredient in coconut oil that helps put you in ketosis. You can buy it by itself here.
I bought the liquid coconut oil only because I don't have amazon prime and needed it right away.
BTW, when you start taking this stuff, you might have ummmm stomach issues.
i get it from amazon. $5 cheaper
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-MCT-100-Oil/dp/B00KPZXER6?ie=UTF8&psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=od_aui_detailpages00
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM0Y9SE
Wax liquidizer and all other PEG liquidizers are like smoking liquid plastic evil stuff, look up the monkey experiments they have done with it, I think they lived for 3 years in a PEG enriched environment, use this at 1g to .75ml
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGW5UVY/ref=sr_ph_1_s_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1489635160&sr=sr-1&keywords=Viva+Naturals+Non-GMO+Pure+Coconut+MCT+Oil
any good quality mct oil doesn’t have c12 anymore because it’s a longer chain so nutritionists don’t recommend itbecause it’s harder for your body to digest. hell here is 3 oz for $7 shipped and as you can see... no c12 (lauric acid). buy it there and get 6x as much for 1/3 the cost. it’s not “a lot of similarities” ITS 100% SIMILARITIES. no one has ever even found caprilic or capric acid in hempseed oil (HSO) so it’s not “hemp isolates” + if he wasnt trying to hide that it’s 100% mct oil he wouldnt have dug up such an uncommon synonym for such a common ingredient . its a load of bs and it’s all 1 single guy spamming the same links every where for it.
I use MCT oil powder daily. It’s been a huge help with some GI issues I was having before going to Keto. I’ve found it helps energize me in the mornings and I’m not nearly as hungry throughout the day. Everything I read about it says to make sure you use a formula that just has MCT oil and acacia fiber. I’ve tried a couple different ones and this one is what I’ve settled on. It’s tasteless and mixes well with any liquid. I put it in my electrolyte water each morning and in my tea at night.
Good quality MCT oil should be tasteless. I use this from Amazon and find it fine, although I guess everyone has different tastes!
So you've always felt tired, it sounds like perhaps something you should discuss with a doctor as it doesn't seem keto-related.
MCT oil is medium chain triglyceride which is directly converted to ketones for immediate energy (http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A) Many mix it in coffee, but you can add it to tea.
I also do IF and train fasted, the original leangains protocol is based on fasted-training, but if that's not working for you perhaps consider a different approach.
For what it's worth, I didn't like the NOW Foods MCT Oil that Super Supplements carries as much as I liked the Upgraded stuff that Caveman carries.
I'm intrigued! Is this what you're talking about?
If so, what's your process? Put the shatter with the mct oil in a dish, heat over hot water to liquefy, and that's it?
I recently started ingesting MCT oil. While it may be a placebo effect, I really do feel more energized utilizing 1 TBPS a day.
Picked up the top rated stuff from Amazon (Left Coast MCT Oil - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QL083S4).
https://www.amazon.com/Viva-Labs-Non-GMO-Gluten-Coconut/dp/B00MGW5UVY/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1481233230&sr=1-6&keywords=MCT+oil
This is the MCT oil I use nothing but 15G of fat per tablespoon.
I put a tablespoon in the morning with my coffee then another tablespoon before bed in a cup of tea.
Sure. The first two books are both available on Amazon. Just search for them. The MCT Oil is here: KetoMCT Premium C8 Caprylic Acid MCT oil, manufactured in USA, 32 oz, The Most Potent on the Market https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01AHHE09M/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_amGGzbRESKKJV.
Yep
Premium C8 MCT Oil | Boosts Ketones 3X More Than Other MCTs | Highest Purity of C8 MCT Available with 99.6% Purity | Pure Caprylic Acid Triglycerides | Paleo & Vegan Friendly | Gluten Free | BPA-Free 500ml Bottle | Ketosource® https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B01LZ3DXT5/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_nscWzbCJ4TSZB
You can use pure coconut oil (which naturally contains mostly MCT oil), pure MCT oil from a health food or vitamin store, or a mixture of both if you'd like. In terms of potency and extraction effectiveness, pure MCT will work best.
It's generally recommended to decarb first to ensure that your final product is evenly decarbed and to allow using the oil in lower temperature recipes, which is preferred due to the volatility of many cannabinoids. I've also read that decarbed THC is more soluble, making it easier to extract from the plant matter which would lead to even better yields.
Stove top is ok if you can accurately measure the temperature of your oil. The oven is recommended because it can accurately hold an even temperature specifically set by the user (rather than guessing "somewhere around medium-lowish"). I believe it's only sealed to avoid from foreign material falling into the oil, since there is a fan running in standard convection ovens. If you must use a stove top I would recommend using a double boiler to buffer & diffuse heat.
MCT Oil on Amazon is considerably cheaper than purchasing locally if you don't mind the shipping time. Good luck!
MCT Oil
Others may like different brands, I use this one.
Best deal I've found is on Amazon, and this doesn't have any strong flavors. https://smile.amazon.com/dp/B0019LRY8A/
I mix it with shakes or smoothies and don't have any stomach problems from it. One time I thought I'd skip the shake and just swallow it directly. Big mistake. I was in the bathroom almost all day. I've never tried capsules before, but I recommend spreading it out over a whole day or at least a few hours and not taking it all in one go.
I use MiCkey T Eight oil and I like it quite a bit, never tried any powders.
MiCkey T Eight
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MGW5UVY/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I just started a week or so ago. I started with 1 tbsp and continued that for about three days, then upped it to 2 tbsp. I also put in 2 tbsp of butter and about 2-3 tbsp of half and half.
This is the product I use: https://www.amazon.com/Premium-Coconut-Digest-Filtered-Independent/dp/B00QL083S4
I recommend it! It's decently priced, and it has no taste. I originally used coconut oil but got tired of the taste in my coffee.
I always get this stuff but I would like to try the fuel stuff pre workout
https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-My-Keto-Triglyceride-Supplement/dp/B06X1CMSHD/ref=sr_1_9_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1511989640&sr=8-9&keywords=mct+powder
I splurged on this to get me through some traveling and I'm hooked on it. I'm afraid I won't want to give it up when it's all gone but it's too pricey. That being said I was perfectly happy w/ my butter & MCT oil plus a little of the Unsweetened Califia Farms Coconut Almond Creamer. BTW the MCT oil is flavorless IMO.
try this
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1369971555&sr=8-1&keywords=NOW+MCT+oil
I've read lots of good things and is on my list to buy after I finish off my coconut oil.
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1370182535&sr=8-1&keywords=mct+oil
Huge fan of NuMedica.
Bread adds up fast, so maybe cut it out of one of your meals? Also if you drink coffee a few table spoons of MCT oil can help you up your fat. This is what I use.
Also almonds or any other nuts can help you up the fat, and also help you cut down on the carbs for a snack.
Thanks for all the feedback. I'll look into the brands you listed. In the mean time, I stumbled on this gem on Amazon: [MiCkey T Eight 100% Pure C-8 Caprylic Acid] (http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00RUCHISS/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_Zh8mxb0P32ZGW). Anyone have experience with this brand?
The marketing is sketchy as fuck, but it gets good reviews on that site and some others I've checked out. It looks to be a similar formulation to Brain Octane (mostly C8), but unlike Bulletproof Exec, these guys actually display their COA loudly and proudly.
If you haven't read this already, you'll find it interesting. Basically the punchline is that if you're glycogen depleted to a significant extent, the majority of the glucose in your system will go toward glycogen replenishment. You can use that to your advantage to time carb intake. I'm not sure that there will be a major difference between glycogen stored and increased serum glucose.
My guess is you could stand to eat a few carbs and not cycle in and out of ketosis, as long as you're getting enough cardio in on top of your other workouts. I've been doing Keto for about three months now, and I'm a climber. I was really interested at in how keto would affect my climbing performance since climbing relies heavily on the phosphogen and the glycolytic systems. Initially my performance did suffer during adaptation. Once I was fat adapted I haven't noticed much of an impact on my climbing ability. I'd be willing to bet that with a little bit more training you'll be able to crank out 50 PU again after your muscles adapt to using more ketones.
As for fuel, I highly recommend the C8 oil that is on the market now. This stuff is the most ketogenic component of MCT oil. I've used this stuff and I feel great when working out. Careful though, it'll lubricate your guts even more than MCT. I take mine in bulletproof coffee, half butter, half C8 and about a tbsp of powdered lecithin.
Similar recipe. I don't use the stupid overpriced coffee and oil from that guy's web site, I just use unsalted butter, Folgers standard brew(usually) and this MCT oil.
Love this brand:
https://www.amazon.com/Premium-derived-only-Organic-Coconuts/dp/B00XM0Y9SE/ref=pd_lutyp_cxhsh_2_3?ie=UTF8&dpID=51JYSUhUvlL&dpSrc=sims&preST=_SL500_SR160%2C160_&refRID=Y6PA3YFS4RYNCJBXYC92
MCT oil is quite satiating, actually. I was drinking a DIY workout soylent for awhile and and a tablespoon a day of MCT along with my olive oil was great. It might have actually been too much since I was full all the time with the total 3000kcal, but I gained 5 pounds in two weeks! Anyway, MCT is a viable, slightly pricey option.
EDIT:
[NOW Foods MCT 100% Oil, 32 fl oz, $0.34 per 100kcal] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00KPZXER6/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_HZA0xbVWS78W7)
Fwiw I just made these and used flavorless MCT oil which I had on hand to try keto chow (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM0Y9SE/), worked fine.
I like the Left Coast Performance brand.
https://www.amazon.com/Left-Coast-Performance-Coconut-MCT/dp/B00QL083S4/ref=sr_1_6_s_it?s=hpc&ie=UTF8&qid=1473776537&sr=1-6&keywords=MCT+oil
It's got the right Medium-Chain Triglycerides in good amounts (Caprylic/C8:0, and Capric/C10:0) and it's one of the cheaper brands. Absolutely tasteless, good consistency, and it lasts a long ass time.
Not exactly.
To keep it simple I'd suggest trying Connoisseurs Concentrates Clear Cut, to produce a more flowable consistency and some terpenes to give it a better flavor and smell.
The main place I'd suggest MCT is to prevent crystallization, which CBD has a issues with but it's not a common problem with THC.
But here's a link to the MCT I've used a few times
https://www.amazon.com/Bulletproof-Octane-Reliable-Source-Ketogenic/dp/B00P8E0QQG
I started with all that and now I'm just using a collagen supplement, mct powder, and 1 tbs of hwc. 125 cal, 10 fat, 6.6 protien. That actually keeps me going until the afternoon easily and often until dinner time.
I'm using this mct and this collagen powder. I've always had issues with no energy since I was around 12 years old and keto hasn't helped like I hoped. The MCT powder definitely gives me the boost I've been looking for, I noticed it the first couple days after starting it. As for the collagen, I've noticed my skin feels more soft and for the first time in almost 10 years my nails are growing out without breaking. :) I've been doing the collagen for just over 2 months now and the MCT, just over a months and some.
MCT https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076ZK9N3V/ref=cm_sw_r_tw_dp_U_x_LijHDb6P65C2D
For caps - I empty tumeric caps (into beverage) and reuse them. I'm sure you could order them bulk on amazon or other..
Nutiva Organic Coconut Oil (label says refined). I got it at Shop Rite.
I just ordered this to try, instead: Premium MCT Oil derived only from Organic Coconuts - 32oz BPA free bottle | The only MCT oil certified Paleo Safe and registered by the Vegan Society. Non-GMO and Gluten Free. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM0Y9SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_POkjzbW0ZY11Z
I purchase it here from Amazon
Here is a link to the kind I'm using:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00XM0Y9SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_awd_4Ww6wbCGVWWWK
Yes, regular coconut oil is good too. But not as good.
When you're taking MCT oil, it's almost like eating ketones. It enables your body to get used to distributing ketones around your body and using it for energy. It also enables you to stay in ketosis easier when you mess up and eat incorrectly.
So it kind of gives you a head start and a buffer zone.
Hang in there. Euphoria is just around the corner.
That doesn't sound like bulletproof coffee at all. BPC is coffee with MCT oil + grass fed butter, neither of which you mentioned. What you're describing sounds like typical Starbucks high sugar dessert crap.
If you want to try real bulletproof coffee, do this:
It makes a significant difference to do it the "right" way and I recommend trying it. I was very skeptical when I ordered the gear to make it, but I wouldn't go back to coffee the normal way. I add spices to mine by no sweeteners because it tastes so good just like that.
Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Organic Brain MCT Oil 32 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B076ZK9N3V/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_44iWBb3WMHD11
As mentioned in the post, I use the Kiss My Keto brand. Here's the amazon link
https://www.amazon.com/Kiss-My-Keto-MCT-Oil/dp/B06W9M6KBM/ref=sr_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1543380289&sr=8-3&keywords=kiss+my+keto+mct+oil
This is what I use:
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00QL083S4?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
No smell, no lauric acid, plus it comes in a huge bottle.
I only had one day of "ketoflu" - and it was actually my fault, I normally work from home and so I had thought I'd stick to having enough salt etc without issue. However the day after starting keto, i was called into the city for some work and I completely forgot to have enough salt and gave myself a headache for the day!
Apart from that, getting used to it was much easier than I had imagined - mainly because I always felt full. I also did a bulletproof coffee in the mornings (with some of this MCT oil), and then a large lunch, and chicken + steamed veg for dinner. I used myfitnesspal to make sure I stuck to my goal calories (I'm very overweight so my current limit is 1300 cals). However I still find it hard to eat that much some days.
I don't do cheat days etc, because it then takes another 2-3 days to get back into Ketosis, which is just time lost. My thinking is that I've had enough "cheat days" in my life already, so this year is about focusing on losing weight and gaining muscle, then I can slowly bring back carbs etc into my diet!
I really think it's worth sticking to it, and the initial struggle of "what to eat?" "how much to eat?" etc is worth it - good luck!
The one I have actually does have it! I normally skip breakfast, just not much of a breakfast guy (maybe something light like a granola bar or a couple hard boiled eggs). So I feel like the coffee with some MCT kinda fills that void.
Recently bought this one at walmart just because of convenience. I have tried Onnit and the emmulsified one is better in coffee and stuff because it adds flavor. I would suggest this one just because it is the best bang for your buck. Keep it low quantity to start with. You will have crazy full on run to the bathroom right now liquid shits if you take too much. I use a medicine cup to measure out 10ml and toss it in my shake and then do the same with my salad at lunch with my dressing.
I've heard MCT coconut oil is soluble with extracts and vapes nice..
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B00XM0Y9SE/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_RkQEzbKNG0NFR
I would try that before PG/PEG anyday. Has to be MCT though. Terps are best but expensive..
I love this powder: https://www.amazon.ca/Perfect-Keto-MCT-Powder-Triglycerides/dp/B077J7FGRF
However, it's much cheaper from the company site: https://shop.perfectketo.com/products/powdered-mct-oil-from-coconuts-for-keto-and-ketosis
It blends really well with coffee if you shake/blend it, but not so much from just stirring. I don't care for bulletproof coffee, and this has been a nice creamy alternative. It keeps me full all day :)
I got mine from Whole Foods. most people buy them from amazon
I use perfect keto and a mini moo. Perfect Keto MCT Oil Powder: Ketosis Supplement (Medium Chain Triglycerides, Coconuts) for Ketone Energy. Paleo Natural Non Dairy Ketogenic Keto Coffee Creamer (Vanilla) https://www.amazon.com/dp/B077J7FGRF/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_fc9NDb2WKDRMZ
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Back to topic; The XCT Oil really is phenomenal in the effects of the ABV, and in general. I had a standard 'bulletproof' style coffee with the pre-ABV (that is now in this batch), and it was a similar type of euphoria. I believe Brain Octane would provide even more enhanced neurological capabilities to open up...
This is a tasty wave, my friends.
I highly recommend adding MCT Oil, it's very ketogenic and pretty much taste-free. I go for this stuff: http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1345347937&sr=8-1&keywords=MCT
For protein powder itself, I like Optimum Nutrition’s Platinum Hydrowhey—it’s low in carbs and tastes pretty good. http://www.optimumnutrition.com/products/Platinum-Hydrowhey-p-271.html
Well, I would say you should add some things that aren't particularly high protein, just mostly fat. With your current ratio it seems like you're probably getting plenty of protein.
So here's some foods that are mostly fat that I enjoy. Coffee with heavy cream. Macadamia nuts. Avocados. Cream cheese (yep, just straight up cream cheese). Olives. You get the idea.
I also supplement some oils. I drink a tbsp of Carlson fish oil every day to ensure my Omega 6/Omega 3 ratio is good. I also drink 2 tbsp of MCT oil every day before my bike ride because Medium chain triglycerides are highly ketogenic.
At any rate I get 70+% of my daily calories from fat, more if I do a lot of cardio so it's certainly possible to eat a lot more fat. I don't eat a lot of red meat, pork, or just meat in general either but in my case it's because they're a bit too high in protein (relative to fat) for my purposes.
It is definitely 100% MCT oil! Here's the stuff I use:
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A
it's 20$ for 32 fl oz...
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A
CBD definitely reduced sebum production, and I look very clear atm. It wasn't even the effect I was looking for.
If you wanted to go the route of making your own from isolate, could do something like:
https://www.amazon.com/Glass-Amber-Bottles-glass-dropper/dp/B000AV16D4
https://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-MCT-100-Oil/dp/B00KPZXER6
Isolate, cheapest atm are phytodabs or cbdistillery
I've been getting the Viva Labs MCT Oil off of Amazon:
Viva Labs Non-GMO, Gluten Free MCT Coconut Oil, 32 fl oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MGW5UVY/
It is possible.
I JUST GOT A WONDERFUL IDEA! Okay, so coconut oil works so well mainly because it has so many medium chain tryglycerides, but I believe it is only 60%. You can buy MCT oil on Amazon
http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1367695371&sr=8-1&keywords=mct+oil
If you put this MCT oil (which is a liquid and is perfect for extracting THC) in a bottle, and add the ground ganja and leave it for cold extraction for maybe three days, it should work extremely well! I just don't know if you can cook with this MCT oil. If it does work, it would be the absolute most effective oil to make edibles with!
no but there's a huge article about coconut oil and alzheimers on the internet, i'm sure there's plenty more now. the MCT oils in coconut oil fuel the brain very well.
You can actually buy pure MCT oil on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/NOW-Foods-100%25-32-Fluid-Ounces/dp/B0019LRY8A/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426579004&sr=8-1&keywords=mct+oil
If you want to even get something better look into "bulletproof" brand... they actually have a plethora of health products, anyway they have something called 'octane oil' it's basically 18x Stronger Than Coconut Oil. https://www.upgradedself.com/products/bulletproof-upgraded-brain-octane-oil
Anyway just thoguht I'd show you some alternatives to just coconut oil.
Medium Chain Triglyceride
I wanted to get some feedback on this nutrition shake I came up with. I've been drinking it almost on a daily basis for about a year now. I usually have it for breakfast or after I workout. My goal was to make a high calorie, high protein meal that was low in sugar. Let me know what you think.
Summary:
Pea Protein: 1 scoop, 120 cal, 2g fat, 24g protein
Hemp Protein: 2tbsp, 70cal, 2.25g fat, 10g protein
MCT oil: 1.5Tbsp, 189cal, 21g fat
Peanut Butter: 3Tbsp, 270cal, 24g fat, 12g protein, 7.5g carbs
Whole Milk: 1.5cups, 154.5cal, 3.6g fat, 12g protein, 18g carbs
Rolled oats(uncooked): 1.5cup, 150cal, 23g carbs, 5g protein, 3g fat,
1Tbsp coco powder and 3 squirts of stevia for taste
Macros:
Protein: 63g
Fat: 34.9g
Carbs: 48.5g
Calories: 953.4
Pea Protein:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001DB4MFO/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Hemp Protein:
https://www.amazon.com/Manitoba-Harvest-Protein-protein-Serving/dp/B002CPVTH4/ref=pd_nav_hcs_rp_t_1?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=6M2HFKEY9EWJB2C9EM9C
MCT oil:
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QL083S4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
Peanut Butter:
https://www.laurascudderspeanutbutter.com/product/natural-peanut-butter/smooth
I order mine from amazon. This is the cheapest one I’ve found that is good quality. 0 net carbs!
I get the Now Sports MCT Oil on Amazon.
$21 with shipping
Here is the brand I use from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MGW5UVY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
MCT oil is always an options. More info here in the section about oils that won't aggravate.
How about MCT made from Coconuts!
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00XM0Y9SE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o05_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This one?? http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0050OB5UK/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?qid=1406803042&sr=8-6&pi=SL75
I've been using this one but I have no idea if it's any better or worse than any others.
Below are the links for the items I bought off of Amazon --magnesium, potassium, and mct oil. I've noticed I have to be very consistent in taking these supplements in order to avoid any pain and I also make sure I'm getting plenty of sodium.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0038L99B4/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&th=1
r/https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00EYC4D62/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00MGW5UVY/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
This stuff is the best "creamer" ever. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B06X1CMSHD/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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Try Quest Nutrition MCT Powder https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B016APVE5S/
MiCkey T Eight Pure C-8 Caprylic Acid MCT
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00RUCHISS/
Both are good and won't give you disaster pants.
So an update on this. I've been taking up to 4 tablespoons of this MCT oil: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00KPZXER6/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1
I was taking it along with magnesium, collagen, and red reishi mushroom. I think it did have a helpful effect on my tremor, but it's hard to say because I haven't figured out a way to easily measure head tremor except for looking in the mirror. It's possible that it's not as effective for head tremor as it is for the hands. I wonder if the effect on the tremor is just because of the effect a keto diet has. So maybe someone who is not on a keto diet already can try this one out.
I haven't used coconut oil because I buy this: http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B0019LRY8A/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?qid=1421085372&sr=8-1&pi=AC_SY200_QL40 . I would think coconut oil would work as well since that's what this comes from.
I use this one: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QL083S4/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
But really just a good mix of the capric acids is best, so whatever one you prefer rich in c8 / c10
Thanks so much. Is it this one?
Btw, how did you know that it doesn't have C12?
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00QL083S4/ref=mp_s_a_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1504123077&sr=8-1-spons&pi=AC_SX236_SY340_QL65&keywords=mct+oil&psc=1
No problem, my grandmother suffered from dementia and she lived with us her last few years. I can empathize somewhat with your situation .
Oh awesome! That's a great addition. If money isn't the largest factor for you MCT oil is the best part of the coconut oil, at least as far as your brain being able to utilize it for fuel. So you might want to check it out.
Here a Random's amazon example.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00XM0Y9SE/ref=mp_s_a_1_3_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1505506622&sr=8-3&keywords=MCT&dpPl=1&dpID=41AzXAsEbYL&ref=plSrch
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B00XM0Y9SE/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
this is the one i use, its 0 carb and works really well
https://www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B01GS5ZZIC?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd
Only one I've tried, and it gave me noticeable ketostix result yesterday
Viva Labs
Viva Labs
Nice flip top cap, easy to dispense.
Just reading through some other comments, I would agree that your calories are too high and you're consuming too many carbohydrates. I'd cut your carbs down to below 20g per day and up the fat content in your diet. 1 easy way to add more fat in your diet is bulletproof coffee, especially since you're already drinking a lot of coffee. Here's my 2 recipes:
Iced (this is my daily go to): 8oz cold brew, 1 TBSP heavy whipping cream, and 1 TBSP MCT oil, blended for about 10 seconds. Pour over ice. Optional: add a tiny amount of SweetLeaf Sweet Drops. The coconut flavor is my favorite. I usually double this recipe every morning.
Hot: 8oz fresh brewed coffee, 2 TBSP unsalted butter, 2 TBSP coconut oil or MCT oil, blended until butter and oil is melted. Optional: add a tiny amount of SweetLeaf Sweet Drops.
You need to get MCT oil, it's a refined type of coconut oil. These people who use regular coconut oil and salted butter are doing it wrong ;) https://www.amazon.com/Premium-derived-only-Organic-Coconuts/dp/B00XM0Y9SE