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    2018

    The Effect of Medium Chain Triglycerides on Time to Nutritional Ketosis and Symptoms of Keto-Induction in Healthy Adults: A Randomised Controlled Clinical Trial

    Harvey CJ, Schofield GM

    Published in Journal of Nutrition and Metabolism

    Methodology

    Randomized controlled trial comparing medium chain triglyceride supplementation with control during ketogenic diet induction.

    Key Findings

    MCT supplementation shortened time to nutritional ketosis and reduced keto-induction symptoms.

    Conclusions

    MCTs accelerate the onset of nutritional ketosis during dietary induction.

    Limitations

    Small sample, short duration, self-reported symptom scores.

    Supplements Studied

    MCT supplementation shortened time to nutritional ketosis and reduced keto-induction symptoms

    Outcomes Measured

    Ketone Production Support

    MCT supplementation shortened time to nutritional ketosis and reduced keto-induction symptoms

    Study Details

    Year:2018
    Sample Size:28
    Duration:3 weeks
    Quality Score:6/10

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