Could reduce lactate buildup in athletes and help use fat for energy

Rising lactate levels during exercise might have a negative effect on performance. Interestingly, MCTs may aid in lowering lactate accumulation. According to an earlier study, athletes who consumed 6 grams, or roughly 1.5 teaspoons, of MCTs with food before cycling saw lower lactate levels and easier activity than those who consumed LCTs. The study also discovered that ingesting MCT oil prior to exercise may encourage the body to burn more fat for energy as opposed to carbohydrates.

The evidence for MCT oil's potential to improve exercise performance is conflicting, despite the fact that MCTs may help enhance fat burning during exercise. In a mouse study, it was found to increase swimming ability, but in a human trial, endurance performance in runners did not improve. Another animal study's findings imply that MCT oil may not have a negative impact on exercise performance.