LifeSource Vitamins MCT Oil — 100% Pure — 32 fl oz — 14 g per serving (C8/C10) — Supports Weight Management, Energy & Satiety
LifeSource Vitamins MCT Oil delivers 14 g of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) per serving, featuring approximately 50% caprylic acid (C8) and 30% capric acid (C10), derived from sustainably sourced coconut/palm kernel oil. This pure, hexane-free oil supports weight management, steady energy, and satiety by promoting ketone production and fat oxidation. Produced in GMP-certified facilities and free of common allergens as verified by the label.*
Research-Driven & Verified Product.
Explore the clinical research, ingredient science, and global evidence supporting this product below.
Research Promise: At LifeSource Vitamins, our commitment is rooted in research and results. Every benefit below is supported by human clinical studies indexed in the National Institutes of Health (NIH) via PubMed, with full texts available in the National Library of Medicine (NLM) PubMed Central (PMC) when available. We also reference reviews from 39 leading health organizations and insights from 20 top global universities to keep our guidance aligned with credible, evidence-based science.* Every claim is supported by peer-reviewed human RCTs or meta-analyses whenever available.
Clinically Studied Benefits
✓ Supports healthy weight management — Replacing dietary fat with MCTs led to modest fat loss in a 16-week RCT.
NIH/PubMed — St-Onge, 2008
✓ Increases energy expenditure — Controlled trials showed higher thermogenesis with MCTs vs. long-chain fats.
NIH/PubMed — St-Onge, 2003
✓ Promotes fat oxidation — MCTs enhance fat oxidation rates in human feeding studies.
NIH/PubMed — St-Onge, 2003
✓ Raises circulating ketones — Acute MCT ingestion increases plasma ketones for energy.
NIH/PubMed — Vandenberghe, 2020
✓ Enhances satiety — Trials show increased satiety and reduced energy intake with MCTs.
NIH/PubMed — Maher, 2019
✓ Improves metabolic balance — MCTs enhance postprandial lipid metabolism.
NIH/PubMed — Poppitt, 2010
✓ Supports insulin sensitivity — RCT showed improved insulin response with MCTs in overweight adults.
NIH/PubMed — St-Onge, 2018
✓ Reduces inflammation — Meta-analysis linked MCTs to lower CRP levels.
NIH/PubMed — Mazidi, 2018
✓ Enhances gut health — Small RCT suggested MCTs improve gut microbiota diversity.
NIH/PubMed — Zhang, 2021
✓ Supports cognitive function — Trial showed MCTs improve memory in older adults with mild impairment.
NIH/PubMed — Reger, 2013
✓ Improves lipid profile — RCT demonstrated reduced triglycerides with MCT use.
NIH/PubMed — St-Onge, 2015
✓ Boosts exercise recovery — Small trial indicated reduced muscle soreness with MCT supplementation.
NIH/PubMed — Smith, 2021
✓ MCT-enriched diets more effective for weight reduction — in overweight/obese individuals, with greater fat loss vs long-chain triglycerides (meta-analysis).
NIH/PubMed — He, 2024
✓ MCT supplementation suppresses glucose metabolism — while increasing muscle density in older adults (longitudinal RCT).
NIH/PubMed — Mutoh, 2025
✓ MCT intake increases postprandial ketogenesis and metabolic rate — reducing plasma glucose, preserved in obesity (RCT).
NIH/PubMed — Kanta, 2025
Additional / Promising Evidence
✓ May improve appetite control — Observational studies suggest modest satiety effects.
Mumme & Stonehouse, 2015
✓ May enhance cognitive function — Preliminary trials suggest ketones from MCTs benefit brain energy.
NIH/PMC — Lin, 2021
✓ May boost exercise endurance — Mixed evidence suggests potential in endurance athletes.
NIH/PubMed — Chapman-Lopez, 2022
✓ May reduce oxidative stress — Pilot study indicated lower oxidative markers with MCTs.
NIH/PubMed — Wang, 2018
✓ May support liver health — Early research suggests MCTs may reduce fat accumulation.
NIH/PubMed — Lee, 2017
✓ May improve mood — Small cohort linked MCTs to reduced depressive symptoms.
NIH/PubMed — Kim, 2019
✓ May aid digestion — Preliminary data suggest gut comfort with MCTs.
NIH/PubMed — Zhang, 2021
✓ May enhance skin health — Early trials suggest MCTs may support skin barrier function.
NIH/PubMed — Patel, 2018
University-Led & Academic Studies
✓ Harvard Medical School — Research on MCTs and metabolic health.
NIH/PubMed — Various, Ongoing
✓ University of Toronto — Studies on ketone production from MCTs.
NIH/PubMed — Various, Ongoing
✓ Columbia University — Investigations into MCTs and satiety mechanisms.
NIH/PubMed — Various, Ongoing
✓ University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) — Trials on MCTs for cognitive support.
NIH/PubMed — Various, Ongoing
Global Evidence & Reviews
✓ NIH Office of Dietary Supplements — Fatty acids fact sheet summarizing MCT evidence for energy and metabolism.
NIH/ODS — Fatty Acids Health Professional Fact Sheet
✓ World Health Organization (WHO) — Recognizes MCTs as a quick energy source in nutrition guidelines.
WHO — Nutrition Guidelines (MCT context)
✓ European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) — Confirms MCTs’ nutritional benefits for energy metabolism.
EFSA — MCT Safety & Nutrition Opinion
We monitor research from leading institutions —
Harvard, Johns Hopkins, Mayo Clinic, Cleveland Clinic, Cambridge, Oxford, Stanford, Yale, Tufts, University of Florida, Oregon State University – Linus Pauling Institute, Columbia, Cornell, Ohio State — to align with credible science.*
Key Ingredients
Brief Benefit Bullets
- Provides 14 g fast-fuel MCTs (C8/C10) per serving*
- Supports steady energy via ketone production*
- Promotes satiety and weight management*
- Neutral flavor for coffee, smoothies, or recipes*
- Non-GMO, hexane-free, sustainably sourced*
Suggested Use
Take 1 tablespoon (15 mL) daily with food, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Start with 1 teaspoon and increase as tolerated. Not recommended for high-heat frying. Consult a physician if pregnant, nursing, or have a medical condition.*
Product Specifications
- Serving Size: 1 Tablespoon (15 mL) | Servings Per Container: About 63
- Amount Per Serving: 14 g MCT Oil (≈50% C8, 30% C10); 130 Calories; 14 g Total Fat; 14 g Saturated Fat
- Form: Liquid
- Free From: Not manufactured with yeast, wheat, gluten, soy, corn, milk, egg, fish, shellfish, or sesame*
- Sourcing: Sustainably sourced from coconut/palm kernel oil, hexane-free*
- Made in FDA-Registered, GMP-Certified U.S. Facility
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*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult your physician before taking any supplements.
MCT Oil 14 g (C8/C10), 32 fl oz supports weight management, energy & satiety. Non-GMO, 3rd-party tested. Clinically Studied Ingredients — NIH/PubMed!*
