Ketosis After Intake of Coconut Oil and Caprylic Acid-With and Without Glucose: A Cross-Over Study in Healthy Older Adults
Norgren J, Sindi S
Published in Frontiers in Nutrition
Methodology
Randomized crossover trial measuring blood ketones after coconut oil versus caprylic acid, with and without glucose, in older adults.
Key Findings
Caprylic acid produced markedly higher ketone levels than coconut oil; co-ingested glucose blunted the ketone rise.
Conclusions
Ketone response depends strongly on fatty acid chain length and co-ingested carbohydrate.
Limitations
Small sample; acute single-dose design.
Supplements Studied
Caprylic acid produced markedly higher ketone levels than coconut oil; co-ingested glucose blunted the ketone rise
Outcomes Measured
Caprylic acid produced markedly higher ketone levels than coconut oil; co-ingested glucose blunted the ketone rise
Study Details
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