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Use of medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil in subjects with Alzheimer's disease: A randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, crossover study, with an open-label extension.
Alzheimers Dement (N Y)
March 2022
Department of Agriculture, Food and Nutrition Science University of Alberta Edmonton Alberta Canada.
Article Synopsis
- Cerebral glucose and insulin metabolism issues in Alzheimer's may be improved with medium chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, a source of ketones.
- A 6-month randomized study involved 20 AD subjects assessing their cognition using various tests, with an average MCT dose of 42 g/day.
- Results showed 80% of participants either stabilized or improved in cognitive function, with better outcomes linked to longer MCT exposure and age over 73.