Glossary -   Medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil

 

 

This is a special type of oil made up of medium chain triglycerides - a type of fatty acid. MCT oil can be used for energy by people with long chain fatty acid oxidation disorders (LCHADD and VLCADD). A doctor's prescription is needed to get MCT oil. It should be used only under the guidance of a registered dietician.