Medium Chain Triglycerides (MCTs): The Smart Fat Your Body Understands

When you think of fat, you might picture slow digestion, storage of unwanted pounds and sluggish energy. But the truth is: not all fats behave the same. At NÆRE we believe in smart nutrition and medium chain triglycerides (MCTs) are a great example of how a fat can support energy, clarity and metabolism, without the baggage.

What are MCTs?

In simple terms: MCTs are fats with medium-length chains of carbon atoms (typically 6-12 carbons long). They differ from the more common long-chain triglycerides (LCTs) in the foods we eat (olive oil, nuts, many seed oils). Because of their shorter length, your body can absorb and metabolise MCTs more quickly.

Many MCT oils are derived from coconut oil (or palm-kernel oil) but are more refined, concentrating the shorter-chain fats (caprylic C8, capric C10) rather than the longer chain ones like lauric acid (C12) which behaves more like an LCT.

In other words: when you include MCTs in your diet (or from a smart supplement) you’re giving your body a fat that’s primed to be used for energy, rather than just stored.

Why do MCTs matter to you and to NÆRE?

Let’s break down the benefits - we’ll keep it real with what’s well-supported and what’s still emerging.

01. Rapid energy + alternative brain fuel

Because MCTs get to the liver fast and can convert into ketones (an alternative fuel to glucose), they’re a fast-acting energy source.

For example: if you’re in a period of lower carbs, or simply want sustained clarity rather than a sugar crash, MCTs support that energy path. One viewpoint: “The brain always prefers glucose… but ketones can serve when glucose is lower.”

At NÆRE, we like this because our single formulation aims for clarity, steady performance and a body that gets what it needs without extremes.

02. Support for body-composition / metabolism

Studies suggest that compared with longer-chain fats, MCTs may contribute to modest improvements in fat loss, waist circumference reduction and calorie management. For example: a review found MCTs supported modest weight loss and fat-loss in some trials.

Also, MCTs may have slightly lower calorie density than certain LCTs and may increase “feel-full” hormones in some situations.

Important note: This isn’t a magic ticket to drop ten kilos overnight, the effects are moderate and depend on overall diet, activity and lifestyle.

03. Digestive & absorption advantages

Because MCTs don’t require bile and slower digestion like many long-chain fats, they are often easier to absorb, helpful when digestion might be compromised.

That ease of absorption means your body can more effectively utilise the nutrients around them (which is one of the reasons we layered MCTs in NÆRE: supporting absorption, not just passive presence).

04. Emerging brain & neuro-potential

There’s growing interest in how MCTs may support cognitive function, brain energy and even conditions involving brain metabolism (for example, mild cognitive impairment, Alzheimer’s research, epilepsy). Evidence is emerging, not definitive so we treat this as promise rather than guarantee though.

Why you’ll find MCT in NÆRE

At NÆRE we built our formula with clarity and simplicity. One drink, 30 smart ingredients, no filler fluff. MCTs earned their spot because they deliver on:

• Speed: helping your body convert nutrients into usable energy quicker

• Absorption architecture: supporting the way your body takes in the key elements we include

• Quality: we chose a source that emphasises those shorter-chain MCTs (C8, C10) rather than relying only on generic coconut oil

We believe: it’s not about more ingredients but about ingredients that help your body do better.