Timing Protocol
What researchers say about when, how and with what to take mct, and how strong the evidence is.
The verdict on MCT overall
Leaning for
MCT oil is worth taking.
6 sources: 2 positive, 3 partly, 1 negative
Short answer
Morning or before cognitive tasks; with or without food
No timing claim on MCT has been checked yet. The timing notes above are not yet backed by counted mentions.
Built from every credited researcher and cited study on each claim.
MCT oil is worth taking.
Mark Hyman, 4 mentions on this claim
Positive Video
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 01:43 · positive
“MCT oil is a super fuel for your cells because it boosts fat burning and it increases mental Clarity”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 03:51 · positive
“I personally use MCT oil every morning to speed up my metabolism and keep me feeling focused and clear”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 02:23 · positive
“MCT oil is a super fuel for your cells because it boosts fat burning and it increases mental Clarity”
on The Dr. Hyman Show, at 03:45 · positive
“is very powerful as a fuel for brain cells and a fuel for your mitochondria”
Dr. Mindy Pelz, on The Diary Of A CEO, at 2:06:02
Positive Video · Opinion
Open the tape at 2:06:02 →“putting MCT oil in it can help you get ketones a little bit quicker”
Dominic D'Agostino, 3 mentions on this claim
Partly Video
on The Drive, at 1:43:42 · positive
“I think MCTs are great.”
on FoundMyFitness, at 53:20 · partly
“The MCT seemed to further elevate ketones and extend the sustainment”
on FoundMyFitness, at 2:11:01 · partly
“this diet especially with the MCTs gave us higher ketones and seemed to work really well.”
Dr. Marie-Pierre St-Onge, on Huberman Lab, at 1:22:50
Partly Video · Their own research
Open the tape at 1:22:50 →“found greater weight loss with MCT.”
Dr. Dom D'Agostino, on FoundMyFitness, at 1:44:06
Partly Video · Opinion
Open the tape at 1:44:06 →“Many people I would say up to 40% or 50% of people are going to have some tolerability”
Luc van Loon, on The Drive, at 32:46
Negative Video · Opinion
Open the tape at 32:46 →“I don't think it has any relevance in practice”
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