Buried Treasure Coconut MCT Oil, Standardized to 95%, 16.54 fl oz

What Buried Treasure Coconut MCT Oil is

Buried Treasure Coconut MCT Oil is a liquid coconut medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil, standardized to 95%: each teaspoon (5 mL) has 4.75 g of MCT (caprylic acid, capric acid and lauric acid) in 5 g of fat, with 30 calories and 0 g of sugar. The Liquid Advantage® bottle holds 16.54 fl oz (496 mL), 96 servings. It costs $26.50, about $0.28 per teaspoon. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

It is vegan, gluten free and has 0 g of sugar, per the label. Take it alone or mixed with your drink, and use it in dressings, sauces and cooking, but not for frying.

Its ingredients and what they do in the body

What MCTs are. They are fats made of medium-chain fatty acids, 6 to 12 carbon atoms long. Scientific reviews (Watanabe and Tsujino, “Applications of Medium-Chain Triglycerides in Foods,” Frontiers in Nutrition, 2022; and Heidt et al., “Medium-Chain Triglycerides: Scientific and Regulatory Perspectives,” Nutrients, 2026) explain that, because their chain is shorter than that of common long-chain fats, they are digested and absorbed differently: they are absorbed quickly, travel mainly through the portal vein to the liver and are burned there as a source of energy.

Where they come from. MCT oil was born in the 1950s in the United States from coconut oil processing: the leftover medium-chain fatty acids began to be joined back into triglycerides (Watanabe and Tsujino, 2022). This bottle states its oil is natural food sourced coconut oil.

The three acids in this bottle. Caprylic acid has 8 carbons, capric acid 10 and lauric acid 12. Watanabe and Tsujino note that MCTs originally ranged from 6 to 12 carbons and that today each manufacturer uses a different mix; that is why it matters that the label names which ones it has. This one names all three, without saying how much of each.

The 95%. The panel lists 4.75 g of MCT in a teaspoon with 5 g of total fat: 4.75 ÷ 5 = 95% (our own math), which is the “Standardized to 95%” on the front. All the fat in a serving is saturated (5 g, 25% Daily Value).

Energy and ketone bodies. According to those reviews, the body uses MCTs mainly as energy, and when they are taken in relatively large amounts part of them is converted into ketone bodies, another energy source the body makes normally.

These explanations describe normal body functions; they are not results measured with this product.

What the label says

«Studies reveal that the Medium-chain triglycerides (MCT) like the ones in Coconut Oil (MCT)™ have shown promise in providing nutrition for the brain. Good nutrition improves cognitive performance. This natural food sourced coconut oil is most beneficial when used as a dietary supplement according to directions and in conjunction with a healthy diet and active lifestyle.*»

*This statement has not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease.

The label also says: «This product is wheat, gluten, soy, yeast and dairy free.» Manufactured with renewable energy.

Label facts

Data from the panel and sides of the bottle we carry in store. The calculated 95%, the 32 days and the price per teaspoon are our own math.

How to take it

Shake well. Adults take 1 teaspoon up to 3 times daily. May be taken alone or mixed with your favorite beverage. For best results, take before exercise. At 3 teaspoons a day, the label maximum, the bottle lasts 32 days (96 ÷ 3, our own math).

MCT oil may be used as a substitute for conventional oils in salad dressings, sauces or cooking as a source of beneficial fatty acids. «Not recommended for frying due to low boiling point.»

Caution

• Pregnant and nursing women should check dosage with their healthcare professional.
• Keep out of reach of children.
• For dietary supplement use only.
• Contains: Tree Nut (coconut).

Frequently asked questions

What is coconut MCT oil?

It is a medium-chain triglyceride oil that comes from coconut. This Buried Treasure oil has 4.75 g of MCT per teaspoon (caprylic, capric and lauric acid), standardized to 95%.

How is it different from regular coconut oil?

MCT oil is the medium-chain part taken from coconut oil processing, concentrated: this one has 4.75 g of MCT in every 5 g of fat. It is liquid and, according to scientific reviews, MCTs are absorbed quickly and used mainly as energy.

How do I take it?

Adults take 1 teaspoon up to 3 times daily, alone or mixed with your favorite beverage. The label suggests taking it before exercise and shaking the bottle well.

Can I cook with it?

Yes, in salad dressings, sauces or cooking, as a substitute for conventional oils. It is not recommended for frying due to its low boiling point.

Does it have sugar or carbs?

No. The label lists 0 g of sugar and 0 g of total carbohydrates per teaspoon, and 30 calories, all from fat.

How long does the bottle last?

It holds 16.54 fl oz (496 mL), 96 teaspoons. At 3 teaspoons a day, the label maximum, it lasts 32 days (our own math).

Where can I buy MCT oil in Puerto Rico?

At Borinquen Natural, for $26.50 per 16.54 fl oz bottle. Free shipping in Puerto Rico on orders from $35, or pick it up at our store in Galería Paseos.

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