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MCT showdown: which formulation boosts ketones best?

NCT ID NCT07718048

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Milan Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests how different forms of medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) — in beverages or powders — affect ketone production, blood fats, and blood sugar in healthy adults. Twelve participants consume five different fat formulations on separate visits, and researchers measure their metabolic responses over five hours. The goal is to see whether natural MCTs, synthetic MCTs, or long-chain triglycerides produce different effects.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
medium-chain triglycerides (MCTs) in beverage and powder forms
What this could lead to
If it works, this could help identify the best MCT formulation for boosting ketone levels and managing metabolic responses in healthy people.
What could go wrong
This is a small, short-term study in healthy adults, so results may not apply to people with metabolic conditions or to long-term use.

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As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

GLUCOSE RESPONSE KETONE BODY LIPID METABOLISM

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Locations

  • International Center for the Assessment of Nutritional Status and the development of Dietary Intervention Strategies (ICANS-DIS), Department of Food, Environmental and Nutritional Sciences (DeFENS), University of Milan

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    Milan, 20133, Italy

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