Puritan's Pride MCT Oil 3000 mg Review
Puritan's Pride MCT Oil 3,000 mg by 90 softgels is listed on this store page as a product sold in softgel form, priced at ₦ 12,400, and currently marked as out of stock. The page description presents the product as a readily available source of energy that can be incorporated into an exercise routine and into all types of nutrition plans. It states that the softgels are naturally sourced from coconut oil and that the container holds a one-month supply of softgels. The product is filed under several categories on the page, including General Supplements, Puritan's Pride, Energy Support, and Hair, Skin and Nails, and it carries the tag energy. The page shows no ingredients list, no barcode, no customer ratings, no star histogram, and no written reviews, so those fields are left empty. The surrounding page content consists of navigation links to the previous and next Puritan's Pride products, a related products slider showing other items such as Efamol Evening Primrose Oil, Nature's Bounty Advanced Hair, Skin & Nails, Puritan's Pride Folate, and Now NAC, a login and registration form, and an empty shopping cart with a link to continue shopping. A coupon notice about free shipping for orders above a stated naira threshold also appears at the top of the page, but it does not relate to this product's composition. Because the page gives no serving count per container and no daily serving figure, the monthly cost per month cannot be calculated from the text alone and is left blank.
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Study, Trial or Testing Result Summary
Members OnlyHuman studies
This product is sold as medium chain triglyceride oil made from coconut oil, taken here for energy. We were not given any human studies on medium chain triglycerides or coconut oil for energy, so no study findings can be reported for this goal. The label lists coconut oil, but the amount per serving is not shown, so we cannot say how the dose compares with any studied amount. The buyer reviews attached to this listing appear to describe a fish oil omega-3 product rather than this oil. They mention omega-3 content and comparisons with other fish oils, so they tell us nothing about how this oil works for energy, how it tastes or how well it is tolerated. Until human studies on this goal and reviews of this exact product are available, there is no reliable evidence either way on whether it helps with energy. Members who want to try it should treat it as unproven for this purpose. Animal and cell studies are never counted.
Review Totals and Summary
Members Only6 reviews · 90% positive
The reviews I was given are for a fish oil omega-3 product, not for MCT oil softgels. Several of them mention "fish oil" and "omega-3" directly. Because the reviews and the product name don't match, I'm not confident they describe Puritan's Pride MCT Oil 3000 mg. Please check that these reviews belong to the product you are considering before relying on this summary. None of the reviews are for gummies, capsules or powder, so no other forms were left out. **Overall picture:** Feedback is very positive. Nearly all buyers give top marks and praise the quality and price. One buyer was unhappy about the container. **What buyers say it did for them:** The reviews describe no health effects or personal results. The closest thing is one buyer who liked the dose, saying "950 mg omega-3 means I don't have to take but 2 capsules a day." Others say they have used it for years and are pleased. One wrote, "Have taken these for years. Great pills." **What they complain about:** The only complaint is about the packaging. The 3-star reviewer says "Plastic from the container comes off on the pills." They want it fixed. No one else mentions this, so it is a single report. **Taste, smell, pill size or form:** No review comments on taste, smell or pill size. The only point about form is that the product is sold as capsules, and one reviewer says two a day is enough because of the omega-3 content. Anyone sensitive to these things will find nothing here to go on. **Value for money:** Price comes up often and always favorably. Reviewers say "Lowest price; best quality" and "Good quality and affordable price." Another calls it "truly the most powerful for the money." Buyers see it as cheap without being low quality. **Who it seems to suit and who it did not:** It seems to suit people who want a high omega-3 dose in fewer capsules. One reviewer compares it with other fish oils that need several capsules a day to reach what their doctor prescribed. Long-term repeat buyers also seem happy, with several saying they have used it for years. The one buyer it did not suit was bothered by plastic residue on the pills. Anyone who would be concerned by that may want to inspect the pills when they arrive. **Bottom line:** Reviewers like the quality, the dose per capsule and the price. The reviews say little about taste, size or effects, and one packaging complaint stands out. Above all, confirm that these reviews actually describe the MCT oil softgels, since they appear to describe a fish oil product.
Biohacker Summary
Members Only8 of 10 recommend it
The product's listed ingredient in these statements is coconut oil, and the panel talks about it far more as a food and household oil than as a supplement, though it is a smaller ingredient in this product. Most of the panel recommends or uses it: several cook with it, one takes a tablespoon in the day, and a few point to its medium-chain fats as fast fuel for the brain, with one suggesting a tablespoon of MCT oil in morning coffee. Others use it for oil pulling, mouthwash or skin care, and one pairs it with rice cooking water. Cautions are common: three warn it can raise LDL cholesterol and ApoB, one of them said it rose by 30% for him, two warn it can clog pores, and one noted that medium-chain fats caused diarrhea in nearly everyone in an exercise study. One panelist stopped using it after cutting it out dropped her LDL particle number, and two others stayed neutral, saying small amounts are fine for most people.
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Andrew Huberman · Coconut Oil · recommends
- Recommends coconut oil as a barrier to maintain moisture and prevent the tongue from falling off during prolonged saltwater exposure.
- Notes that Beyond Meat reformulated their product by taking out coconut oil and other ingredients after a study showed benefits, indicating their responsiveness to health concerns.
- Andrew Huberman mentions coconut oil as a fat source he consumes.
- Notes that Dr. Whitman will discuss coconut oil as a tool.
- Andrew Huberman asks how much coconut oil people can ingest before they develop diarrhea or get tired of it.
- Huberman recommends using coconut oil for oil pulling three times a week due to its antimicrobial properties, but not daily to avoid disrupting the oral microbiome.
- Huberman explains that medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) can pass directly into cells and be used immediately as an energy source because they are small enough.
Dr. Mark Hyman · Coconut Oil · warns
- Warns that coconut oil can be helpful but is comedogenic, so people prone to acne should be careful.
- Includes 1/4 cup melted coconut oil in a bread recipe and uses it to grease parchment paper.
- Recommends swapping lotion for organic coconut oil and using it with Himalayan salt to exfoliate.
- Says that small amounts of coconut oil are fine for most people.
- Mentions that when he increased coconut oil in his diet, his LDL cholesterol and ApoB went up by 30%, attributing this to his genetics and the swap from olive oil to coconut oil and coconut yogurt.
- Recommends replacing industrial oils with coconut oil for cooking at home.
- Recommends coconut oil as a great fat for breakfast.
- Dr Hyman recommends coconut oil as a saturated fat that some people can do fine with.
- Recommends extra virgin coconut oil.
- Does not recommend coconut oil for APOE4 positive individuals, suggesting they stay away from saturated fats.
- Encourages the use of medium chain triglycerides for those who are more ketogenic.
Ben Greenfield · Coconut Oil · recommends
- Recommends coconut oil-based lubricants for conception, noting they are low in toxins and typically have an appropriate pH for sperm motility.
- Recommends using coconut oil as a healthy oil for cooking, noting that it's often available and can be requested in restaurants or stocked at home.
- Eats a tremendous amount of coconut oil as part of his low carb, high healthy fat diet.
- Recommends coconut oil as a healthy fat for muscle building.
- Ben Greenfield recommends eating more stable fats like olive oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, tallow, and grass-fed butter to protect against oxidative stress.
- Recommends using coconut oil for cooking instead of processed seed oils.
- Ben Greenfield used to use coconut oil for oil pulling to clean his mouth upon waking.
- Clarifies that coconut oil is not among the problematic oils.
- Uses 1 shot of coconut oil in his DIY elemental smoothie.
- Ben asks if coconut oil or coconut products impact short-chain fatty acids, and the guest confirms they do, suggesting it could be included in a carnivore diet to elevate short-chain fatty acid levels.
- Recommends medium-chain triglycerides for stabilizing appetite and providing fat to burn throughout the day, noting that it doesn't cause as big of an insulin release as sugar or grains.
- Ben recommends consuming lots of medium-chain triglycerides like coconut oil or coconut fats to avoid 'keto flu' when cutting sugar, as they are readily converted into ketone-based fuels.
- Ben uses 1-2 tablespoons of Brain Octane, a C8 form of medium chain triglycerides, with Ambronite to get into ketosis.
- Explains that Bulletproof Coffee contains MCT oil, which is a medium-chain triglyceride that can be converted into ketones for energy.
Dr. Eric Berg · Coconut Oil · recommends
- Recommends combining coconut oil with tea tree oil and xylitol to create a mouthwash, stating these ingredients are antibacterial and may support plaque reduction.
- Dr. Eric Berg recommends using coconut oil as a cooking oil.
- Recommends coconut oil as an ingredient in a DIY sunscreen recipe.
- Recommends coconut oil as one of the healthiest zero-carb, zero-sugar food choices.
- Warns that coconut oil is just a Band-Aid for dry skin, tackling the symptom rather than the root cause.
- Recommends consuming a tablespoon of coconut oil to stop the growth of candida.
- Lists coconut oil as one of the healthier fats.
- Recommends virgin, cold-pressed coconut oil as much better than refined coconut oil.
- Mentions that restaurants do not use coconut oil for frying, implying it is a healthier alternative.
- Recommends MCT oil from coconuts due to its lauric acid, which can also help with anti-fungal effects.
- Explains that medium chain triglycerides are a type of fat that can greatly help increase energy because they are quickly converted into ketones without needing help from the gallbladder or pancreas, and can feed brain and heart tissue.
- Dr. Berg states that MCT or Medium Chain Triglycerides turn into ketones, which protect nerve and brain cells and boost cognitive function.
- Explains that coconut oil contains medium chain triglycerides, which can lower triglycerides, raise HDL, and improve insulin sensitivity.
- Recommends medium chain triglycerides for people starting out in ketosis to help reduce appetite and for increased brain energy, especially for students or those writing a book, as well as athletes. They also note it can decrease cravings for carbs and help fuel cells more efficiently in cases of brain or heart damage.
Dr. Rhonda Patrick · Coconut Oil · stopped
- Used to cook with coconut oil over 10 years ago but stopped, finding that cutting it out significantly dropped their LDL particle number.
- Believes that consuming a tablespoon of coconut oil after low glycemic load carbs would be perfectly fine, noting that it's an outlier due to its MCT content.
- Warns against overconsuming coconut oil, especially for those on a ketogenic diet, as it is a c16 saturated fat that can increase APOB.
- Mentions that Mary Newport showed people do better with their cognitive decline using coconut oil, though it may not be the best way for everyone.
- Previously used coconut oil for oil pulling but has since stopped, finding xylitol more effective for her oral health.
- Mentions that coconut oil can be used to achieve ketosis for cognition, but notes it may not be the best way for everyone.
- Dr. Rhonda Patrick uses 4 tablespoons of melted coconut oil in her low-carb lemon tart crust.
Thomas DeLauer · Coconut Oil · uses
- Says he adds a tablespoon of coconut oil to the cooking water with the rice to help form protective crystals and build a lower glucose structure.
- Recommends coconut oil for high heat frying.
- Uses coconut oil strategically for a brain boost, noting its medium-chain saturated fats provide clean and fast fuel for the brain.
- Recommends coconut oil, stating that its consumption for hundreds or thousands of years in the tropics indicates it is not bad for you, despite past warnings about saturated fat.
- Recommends using quality virgin coconut oil, specifically unrefined, and notes it can also be used for low or medium heat cooking.
- Suggests that coconut oil, which contains lauric acid, can help mitigate viral load due to its potent antimicrobial effect.
- Used to consume coconut oil for four or five years for weight loss and energy, but found it negatively affected his glucose and led to higher total cholesterol compared to his current diet.
- Recommends eating coconut oil, noting that people in Tahiti have been eating it for thousands of years and should continue to do so.
- No longer eats a lot of coconut oil, especially refined coconut oil, because data shows it causes problems.
- States that while he doesn't have a problem with coconut oil, he would much rather have tallow than coconut oil nowadays.
- Finds Spectrum's extra virgin olive oil and organic medium chain triglycerides blend to be a cool keto find, recommending it for drizzling on cooked vegetables rather than cooking with it.
- Recommends Ancient Nutrition Keto Collagen because it has only two clean ingredients: hydrolyzed bovine hide collagen peptides and medium chain triglycerides from coconut, and it's also cheaper than the Orgain option.
- Explains that medium chain triglycerides absorb differently, via passive diffusion, and get into the mitochondria and cells for energy, making them powerful.
- Notes that Perfect Keto's collagen product is combined with high-quality medium chain triglycerides, which have a fat-burning effect by elevating adrenaline and catecholamines, making it ideal for keto or breaking a fast.
Dave Asprey · Coconut Oil · uses
- Sometimes uses coconut oil for cooking.
- Mentions that the combination of fat cubes and MCT oil provides medium-chain triglycerides, which contribute to bypassing digestion and converting into ketones for brain fuel.
- Recommends adding 1 tablespoon of C8 MCT oil to coffee every morning, explaining it's a coconut-based fat that helps burn fat, provides energy, and turns into ketones for brain fuel.
- Lists coconut oil as a good fat.
- Recommends MCT oil, an extract of coconut, as a great source of clean burning fats for mitochondrial health.
- Notes that some people in the longevity movement used coconut oil because they saw a study supporting its use.
- Dave Asprey recommends coconut oil as a better choice than the seven deadly seed oils, especially if you want something that doesn't come from a cow.
- Recommends coconut oil as a natural healthy source of saturated fat that is profoundly good for you.
- Confirms that coconut oil is an acceptable lubricant.
- Blends a small amount of coconut oil with puer and green tea and Kerrygold to magnify the effects of the tea.
- States he still puts C8 MCT oil in his coffee, explaining that it's a rare form found in coconuts that can prevent or reverse Alzheimer's disease by providing ketones as an energy source for neurons.
- States that the medium-chain fatty acids in Upgraded XCT Oil can aid in ketone production.
Siim Land · Coconut Oil · neutral
- Mentions coconut oil as a natural sunscreen, but notes it's insufficient as a primary sunscreen due to its low SPF.
- Warns that while coconut oil is antibacterial, it can clog pores, leading to pimples, and advises rinsing it off in a few minutes if used.
- Uses extra virgin coconut oil for oil pulling, taking a teaspoon and swishing it for at least five minutes.
- Is considering taking coconut oil and mixing it with essential oils to kill off serratia, using it as a mouthwash.
- Coconut oil's antibacterial properties make it suitable for a face wash, but avoid leaving it on for prolonged periods.
- Recommends using coconut oil for frying food, mentioning it as a fat with a high smoking point.
- Applies therapeutic ketosis using a wide range of ketone supplements, including medium chain triglycerides.
- Says they would only use MCT oil to prolong the fast as to not break it prematurely, and mentions coconut oil as an option for fats during a fast.
- Suggests that a small amount, like one teaspoon, of 100% fat such as MCT oil or coconut oil, may not entirely stop autophagy as they elevate ketone bodies and may promote chaperone-mediated autophagy, but it's a gamble.
- Lists coconut oil as a food that can boost autophagy.
- Recommends using a little bit of coconut oil in stubborn regions where skin is most loose, noting its antibacterial and moisturizing properties that soften the skin.
Peter Attia · Coconut Oil · neutral
- Discusses work done with MCT oil, noting that a caprylic triglyceride molecule improved mini mental status exam scores in a 2008 study and that Dr. Mary Newport's husband improved with coconut oil and MCT oil.
- Discusses research where medium chain triglycerides were used during high-intensity exercise to spare glycogen and improve performance, but almost everyone experienced diarrhea.
- Discusses the "ridiculous" literature surrounding coconut oil, particularly the "pure poison" article, and the general issues with nutritional epidemiology.
- Would consume a tablespoon of coconut oil or something else throughout the day.
- Sheds light on saturated fat in the literature and the types of studies done specifically on coconut oil, in response to an article claiming coconut oil is poison.
RAL Summary
Members OnlyTier 4 for Energy
The review summary describes a fish oil omega-3 product, quoting omega-3 dose per capsule, so these reviews and the 6-review count are not about Puritan's Pride MCT Oil 3000 mg and are set aside. Its reviews are set aside, so it is graded on its studies alone. Promising, but human evidence is thin and there are 0 reviews.
- Emerging: not enough evidence to rank higher yet.
- No human studies on this goal for its ingredients.
More Details
Members OnlyBody systems · Combine with · Possible side effects
Body systems: Digestive system, Metabolism
Combine with: For energy and ketone support, MCT oil pairs well with L-carnitine (moves fatty acids into mitochondria), coenzyme Q10 or ubiquinol and B-complex vitamins (mitochondrial energy production), and electrolytes such as magnesium, sodium and potassium if following a low-carb or ketogenic diet. Alpha-lipoic acid and acetyl-L-carnitine can add metabolic support. If your real goal is cellular and DNA repair, choose products built for it instead, such as NMN or NR with resveratrol or pterostilbene, quercetin and fisetin, and PQQ, and take MCT oil only as a supportive energy fat. Take MCT oil with food and start with small doses to avoid digestive upset, and check with a healthcare provider if you have liver disease, diabetes, or take meds.
Possible side effects: No major side effects reported.
Supplement Facts
Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil 3000 mg
| Calories | 25 | |
| Total Fat | 3 g | |
| Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil | 3,000 mg | † |
Other ingredients: Gelatin, Glycerin.
Directions: Directions: For adults take three (3) softgels, once daily, preferably with a meal.
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