Medium Chain Triglycerides

GPTKB entity

Statements (23)
Predicate Object
gptkbp:instanceOf lipoprotein
triglyceride
gptkbp:absorbedDirectlyInto portal circulation
gptkbp:composedOf gptkb:capric_acid
gptkb:caprylic_acid
gptkb:lauric_acid
gptkb:octanoic_acid
decanoic acid
gptkbp:foundIn coconut oil
palm kernel oil
gptkbp:hasCarbonChainLength 6-12 carbons
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Medium Chain Triglycerides
gptkbp:marketedAs dietary supplement
gptkbp:metabolism liver
gptkbp:powerSource 8.3 kcal/g
gptkbp:solubility more water-soluble than long-chain triglycerides
gptkbp:usedFor weight management
athletic performance
medical nutrition
gptkbp:usedIn gptkb:ketogenic_diet
malabsorption treatment
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:MCT
gptkbp:bfsLayer 6