MCT Colada

Great-tasting, emulsified MCT oil.

MCT ColadaT contains emulsified medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs), namely caprylic and capric acids from coconut and palm oil, with a great tasting natural pineapple-coconut flavor. Its emulsification allows for unparalleled absorption, and will completely disperse when mixed into any liquid. There is a vast array of applications for this versatile product which contains 5.7g of MCTs per serving, and is sweetened with the natural polyol xylitol.

Unlike longer chain fatty acids, MCTs are quickly and easily absorbed with no need for bile salts or modification by our digestive tract. As a result, MCTs are more readily used as a source of energy, leading to an increase in metabolism and providing quick energy replenishment when needed.

MCT Colada may be helpful for*:

• Neurodegenerative diseases
• Autistic children and children with cognitive development issues
• Post brain injury
• Epilepsy
• Athletes (alternative energy source when on a low carb diet)
• Combating antimicrobial conditions (antifungal, antiviral, antibacterial)
• Immune system
• Weight management/ metabolic support
• People who cannot maintain muscle mass (AIDS, cancer, sarcopenia)
• Fat malabsorption issues (cystic fibrosis, Crohn?s, pancreatic insufficiency)

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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.

Serving Size: 10.5 grams (approx. 2 teaspoons)

Active Ingredients:

• Calories 45
• Total Fat 6g
• Saturated Fat 6g
• Trans Fat 0g
• Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
• Monounsaturated Fat 0g
• Cholesterol 0mg
• Total Carbohydrate 3g
• Sugars 0g

Inactive Ingredients: MCT oil (from coconut oil and/or palm oil), water, xylitol, glycerine, gum arabic, natural flavors, citric acid, xanthan gum, guar gum, potassium sorbate, vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) and ascorbyl palmitate to ensure freshness.

Recommended Dosage:
How to Use MCT Colada Shake well prior to dispensing. Take 10.5 grams (approx. 2 teaspoons) with food one or more times daily.

Can be taken alone or mixed in yogurt, juice, or other beverages.

Add to your favorite smoothies to make them tastier and frothier.

MCT Colada can be used for cooking and baking, but do not heat above 325 F.

NOTE: High doses may cause laxation (i.e., loose stools). Titrate to allow the body to adjust to the ingestion of MCTs.

This is a natural product that may exhibit color, taste and density variations from lot to lot.

REFRIGERATE AFTER OPENING.

This product does not contain: wheat, yeast, gluten, eggs, dairy, corn, tree nuts, crustacean shellfish, or peanuts.

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How can MCT Colada? help improve brain energy?
Some neurodegenerative diseases are associated with poor ability of the brain to use glucose as a fuel source. Without fuel, brain cells will die. If glucose is not available, the only other fuel the brain can use is fat, in the form of ketones. Medium chain triglycerides can be converted into ketones and used by the brain as an alternate energy source. The result is better cognitive function and improved memory. Because of this it may support the following conditions as well:

• post brain injury
• epilepsy
• childhood cognitive development problems
• autism

How can MCT Colada? help people lose weight?

• Unlike other dietary fats, MCTs do not get stored as fat in the body
• Instead they get burned for energy
• Thus, MCTs have the ability to increase metabolism

How can MCT Colada? help athletes?

• Gives quick boost of energy
• Preserves muscle during intense exercise because the body burns the MCTs rather than amino acids
• If carb intake is low, there is less glucose available for energy so MCTs can serve as a fuel source instead.

How can MCT Colada? help people with cancer?

• Anyone who is catabolic (losing muscle) or cachexic (not only in cancer but also seen in AIDS, sarcopenia) may benefit from consumption of MCT Colada?.
• Cancer feeds on sugar.Studies show that tumor growth can be inhibited when cancer patients are given MCTs along with a ketogenic diet (starving the body of carbohydrates).

How can MCT Colada? help people with chronic yeast infections?

• MCT Colada? contains two beneficial fatty acids, caprylic acid and capric acid, both known to be effective against Candida albicans (yeast known to cause most yeast infections) as well as herpes simplex virus, chlamydia and other bacterial infections.

MCT Colada? is so versatile!

• Tastes so great you may just want to eat it off the spoon
• Can be mixed in yogurt, juice, or any beverage
• Add to your favorite shakes and smoothies. You?ll not only give them an added delicious pineapple/coconut flavor, but you will also make them frothier and more fun to drink.
• MCT Colada? can be used for cooking and baking in place of other oils (just do not heat above 325˚F). Have fun experimenting in the kitchen with this great tasting, health-promoting oil.
• 2 teaspoons provides slightly less than 6 g MCTs
• Consider 1-3 servings per day spread out

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